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!

Sleep Tip #20: Keep a Sleep Journal

Many people face a variety of sleep problems each and every night. Sometimes, it comes to a point when people who suffer from sleep deprivation want to seek medical attention or start a new sleep routine. In order to better your sleep results, pinpoint your problem areas, or get a proper diagnosis from your doctor, start recording your sleep patterns in a journal. Be sure to include information such as the time you went to bed, how long it took to fall asleep, and the time you woke up. If you wake up during the night, record how long you stayed up and what caused you to awake, etc. It is also a good idea to record other lifestyle factors such as exercise, alcohol intake, nicotine intake, caffeine intake, and any medications that you use.