Health experts recommend 20-minute naps for optimal energy

Experts suggest that a short nap of approximately 20 minutes is ideal for restoring energy, improving mood, and enhancing focus without causing grogginess. This duration helps avoid ‘sleep inertia,’ a state of heaviness and fatigue that occurs when a person is woken up from a deeper stage of sleep.

To maintain healthy nighttime sleep patterns, specialists recommend napping in the early afternoon, ideally before 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Napping too late in the day may reduce the sensation of sleepiness at night, potentially leading to difficulty falling asleep or decreased sleep quality.