Hello, fellow nappers. Other than food, I can’t think of anything better than a nap. You have the choice of a long nap, cat nap and even a nap to get out of a situation. It’s hard for me to function for a whole day without getting at least a ten minute nap to revamp myself. Anyone who knows me knows I need my naps or it's bad news, so here’s some tips for napping!

For the days that you spend hours at class or work, a long nap is usually needed. Long naps can also come in handy when you haven’t had time to yourself all day or all week. We tend to get caught up in a lot off different responsibilities we have that we lose track of time and then lose sleep. This is when a nice, long, and cozy nap would be perfect. My favorite is putting on a show that I don’t really pay attention to with a monotone voice in it, wrapping up in a huge blanket, and just falling asleep naturally.

A short nap or “cat nap” is a little different. For these types of naps you are usually in a time crunch between school and work or a similar situation. Depending on how much time you have a recommend only taking short naps for 10 minutes or 26 minutes. A 10 minute nap will get you a little refresher and it can give you an extra bit of energy if you drink coffee or tea before taking your nap. If you have a little more time a 26 minute nap can work wonders. There is a study out there that says that 26 minutes is the perfect length for a nap due to the different cycles your brain goes through when falling asleep. A 26 minute nap is one of my favorites when I have a really busy day and don’t have a strict time frame.

These are just a few of my napping tips. Nap responsibly everyone!