So, you have stayed late up the night watching your favorite Netflix series, now at work and feeling dizzy and draggy.
So, you take your cup and give yourself a strong shot of your fave coffee to help you get through the day.

Sounds like a very tiring situation to be in, isn’t it?
But we are all guilty of this someway, somehow, right?

But do you know that there is a better and healthier way for you to recharge yourself rather than just taking shots after shots of coffee?

Take a nap!

Yes, napping is so powerful that it can instantly energize, relax and keep you alert. Although daytime naps won’t be as rejuvenating as quality nighttime sleep, it is good enough to give yourself a quick boost.

Here are 3 main health benefits you can get from napping;

Increase performance
If you are sitting on your desk feeling tired and draggy after last night’s party or binge-watching but you have loads of paper works to do, a short nap can help take away your sleepiness and give you an instant dose of energy and alertness.

Several studies have shown how a quick nap can help increase alertness, improve focus, and speed up reaction time increasing performance.

Elevate your mood

If you are feeling stressed or frustrated about anything. Whether at work or home, taking a nap can help elevate your mood and get rid of the feeling of stress and frustration.

Studies have shown that a nap can make people less impulsive therefore can manage stress and frustrations better.

Improve your memory
Are you trying to learn a new skill or trying to finish a complicated task but you feel stuck? Take a short nap and try again.

Studies have shown that people who try to learn a new task or finish a project remember and work better after taking a nap.

Taking a nap can generally rejuvenate your mind, giving it focus, energy and keeping it sound allowing you to perform better.

So, how often should you take a nap?
A power nap of 15-30 minutes is the best. Long enough to feel relaxed and reenergized but short enough to not result in feeling sloppy or even tired.

Napping is a very simple activity and even very natural to some. It might be very easy and simple but its benefits are amazing.

Plus, it’s definitely a natural and healthier way of boosting your energy, elevating your mood, and improving your performance rather than relying on loads of caffeine or any sugar-loaded energy drinks.