National Napping Day: 5 Reasons You Should Nap

There’s just something that feels so good about taking a midday nap, especially today; because it’s National Napping Day.

According to sleep specialists, taking a nap can actually improve your health.  Here are some reasons why catching some midday zzz’s is good for you.

It can charge your brain’s batteries – a short power nap can reset your brain and make you more alert for the second part of your day.  You’ll have lower risk for heart problems

It might even help you get into shape – a study found that sleep-deprived people are more likely to overeat sugar and fatty foods.  So, taking a short nap will help increase the amount of sleep you’re getting and take away the urge for unhealthy foods.

Boost your creativity – Researchers say that taking a nap can boost the right side of your brain, which is the creative side.

Daylight Savings Time – This is the actually reason for National Napping Day; since losing an hour of sleep this past weekend.  We all might be dragging a little bit for the first few days after springing forward.

The following is from The National Day Calendar:

Each year, National Napping Day recognizes our need the day following the return of daylight saving time.  Not only does the observance encourage a nap, it reminds us that there’s no shame in taking one either.  While preparing for the time change can offset the shock to our internal clock, many other things in our life may not handle the change so well causing us to still lose sleep.  Young children and pets do not adjust as easily; and certain work schedules do not permit early adjustment, either.