Sleep Tip #51: Keep Your Naps Short

Have you ever taken a nap only to wake up feeling groggy? If you’re trying to catch up on some sleep and you end up feeling even more tired, it means you took too long of a nap. Napping for more than 20-30 minutes will cause you to fall into a deeper sleep. Waking up during deep sleep makes it harder for people to shake sleepy feelings. If you do end up taking a long nap and feel worse when you wake up, you can try using some caffeine to get rid of grogginess. The best thing you can do is go outside and get some sunlight. Going for a short walk outside will help lift any sleepiness your nap may have caused you!