Sleep cycles are apx. 90 min
Average good night of sleep is 5 Sleep cycles in a row
Average for most people is only 4 or less cycles a night
20 min nap or 90 min nap, anything in between will leave you groggy
20 min naps only after 4 pm, or you won't sleep easily at night
Sensory routine, low light, a cool quiet room, will all help your napping and sleep
Sleep is the most restorative thing we do, better than any pill, exercise, or therapy
Sleep is free and easy (most of the time...)
A nap beats caffeine any day
Muscles and the nervous system recharge with napping, so it can also improve your posture for the rest of the day too!
Napping can reset a bad mood, long term proper sleep even more so..
Ok these just some quick easy tips to get your started, stay tuned for a full sleep article I am putting together that will dive into all the tips and tricks, along with why they work so well.
I love sleep, so this should be a good one coming up.
And just remember, never bet against a good nights rest.