Is it normal to have a nap during the day for about 5-20 minutes?

[HappyWoman34]

I only sleep during the day if I’m exceptionally tired. After a few days of early morning shifts at work. I’ll drift off for a short amount of time.

[burlen]

Yes, it is normal to have a nap during the day, and taking a nap for 5-20 minutes is commonly referred to as a "power nap." Power napping can be an effective way to improve alertness and cognitive performance, especially if you are feeling tired or drowsy.

However, it's important to keep in mind that napping too much during the day, especially for long periods of time, can interfere with your ability to fall asleep at night and can lead to feelings of grogginess or disorientation when you wake up. Additionally, some people may find that they are more productive and alert without napping at all.

So, while taking a power nap can be a good way to recharge during the day, it's important to listen to your body and find what works best for you. If you find that napping makes you feel more tired or interferes with your ability to sleep at night, it may be best to avoid napping altogether or to limit your naps to just a few minutes.

[Bricealan]

Not only is it NORMAL, it is probably necessary, depending on your sleep cycles and the amount of stress on your job. We have a couch, and easy chair, (that I donated to my office, when we bought new furniture) and employees use it to nap, on their lunch hour.

[sage2021]

Believe it or not, all of the employee's in the white house at one time had nap time. I'm not sure they still practice doing the nap or not. I remember this because I was so envious of them and I needed a nap 😪

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHGIRL 🌹😎

[begum01]

Yeah it okay and it's healthy as well. Instead of sleeping too much in the morning, take a short nap in the day time is better.

[AviatorTom]

It should be normal but not everyone does it. It's good to take a short nap during the day, Siesta in Latin countries.

[exitseven]

I heard a little nap during the day is good. I know my cat used to enjoy his

[TrueConfection]

It's normal for me. I need a powernap late morning to energize.

[Pudsmucker]

I have done power naps range from 5 to 30 minutes every day for the last 50 years. Keeps me motivated gives me the app that I needed pertaining to my employment.

[Paul09]

Power naps are a great way to second a energy boost. As long as it's not over 20 minutes. I rarely get to do it, or don't want to.

[Iron_Man]

That’s what they call a firefighters nap if you’re tired, it’s normal

[AydenHazor]

I used to not be able to nap ever, but since I've started a new med regimen I nap daily

[Guardian45]

I used to power nap in University. Nowadays I sleep for longer periods during the day

[whereismyjohnny]

It's completely normal.

[On_cloud_wine]

It’s called a Power Nap..

[Brando10222]

Yeah, it's completely normal

[Alex8736]

cat naps are perfect to refresh and get a 2nd wind

[Anonymous]

it's normal