When you return to Michigan for your spring break with no plans of leaving Michigan for the break what do you do? The weather outside is a beautiful cloudy and 29. All of your high school friends are still at school or in warm climates for break. So your options become quite limited.
Unless your past weeks of school have been an absolute whirlwind and you accept that being back was the best decision. School has been that of exams, projects, and presentations. Athletics have gotten you out of bed earlier than 7:00 every day. The need for social interaction has kept you from getting nearly the sleep you need. So what do you do?NAP!
There are three types of naps. Planned, emergency, and habitual. Planned based on taking a nap before you actually feel sleepy effects. Normally requires you to know the stress of your day or that you have not gotten enough sleep. Emergency is just how it sounds. You get so tired in the middle of the day or activity that you have to take a break and nap. Finally habitual is taken everyday around the same time in your schedule.
Benefits of napping have been widely reported. Naps can restore alertness, enhance performance, and reduce mistakes. Naps also has psychological benefits as they can be relaxing and an escape from life.
Next time you are bored. Need an escape. Or are trapped in a climate in which the temperature doesn't get above freezing. Just nap!
I'm usually really bad about taking naps! Once I am up for the day, I'm wide awake until I head to bed. I do occasionally take naps though and they can be quite satisfying. It's a good way to recharge your body and get some more energy. I hope you have a great spring break!
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