Clearing Up That Post-Nap Fog

There's a reason you're not feeling refreshed after a nap ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 40 | March 4, 2024 Naps are meant to be restorative and refreshing, though it's not unusual to feel groggy, drowsy, or in a bad mood after waking up from a nap. However, if these feelings are lingering for too long or happening too often, it's possible there's a deeper cause. We'll uncover the possible reasons for your post-nap grogginess and discover some simple solutions.   In today's newsletter, we'll explain: Why you feel groggy after a nap and ways to prevent it The best white noise apps for your phone How to power nap the right way How to Prevent Grogginess After a Nap Napping is a helpful way to reduce fatigue during the day, but lingering feelings of grogginess can have the opposite effect and make it hard to look forward to a midday snooze. Fortunately, there are several ways to get rid of grogginess and feel more alert after a nap. Learn More Sleep Quiz How long should a power nap be to improve alertness and avoid grogginess?   A. 30 to 45 minutes B. 10 to 30 minutes C. About an hour D. A few hours if you're tired enough   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! The Best White Noise Apps to Snooze To Whether you're crashing on the couch for a quick nap or settling in bed with a snoring partner, it's important to sleep in a disruption-free environment. White noise is a great way to minimize the impact from your surroundings. Check out our top picks for the best white noise apps you can download right onto your smartphone. Sleep Tip of the Week Drinking plenty of hydrating fluids might help reduce dry mouth discomfort. In addition to drinking water throughout the day, consider keeping a glass of water next to your bed at night. How to Power Nap the Right Way Power naps are an effective way to give our energy a quick boost, but it can be hard to either find the time or know exactly how to nap efficiently. Learn more about the benefits of power napping, and steps you can take to do it the right way.   Quiz Answer The correct answer is B. 10 to 30 minutes. When timed well, as in not too close to bedtime, power naps can relieve fatigue and increase focus for up to several hours. Taking too long of a nap can lead to feeling dazed or groggy.

Newsletter Curator: Tom Ryan | Head of Product Testing I have to feel especially exhausted to take a nap. And even then, I try to keep them brief so I don't feel lethargic.

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