The current theory is that a short nap “reboots” the brain and allows for some data compaction, an essential part of learning. A longer nap is more like a “cold boot”, from which is takes longer to recover and leaves you feeling sleepy for a while.
I can’t nap in the daytime, so I nap all night long. Even the dreams Spielberg would be proud to have produced only last 20 minutes, with a ten minute time slot for commercial breaks in between…
catmom1360 almost 3 years ago
Keep napping, Pop. Older people need sleep when they can get it. They usually don’t sleep too well at night.
stairsteppublishing almost 3 years ago
Power naps are great. I set the alwrm and generally wake before it goes off.
Doctor Toon almost 3 years ago
On my nights off I wake up and hour early and take a 2 hour nap after my wife goes to bed
I never set an alarm, but my nap is usually within 15 minutes of 2 hours one way or the other
Bring Back "The Good Place" almost 3 years ago
Ooh, I can’t wait to retire. I mean, technically, I’ll HAVE to wait, since it’s about 40 years away. Unless I strike it rich! So yeah, 40 years.
ChessPirate almost 3 years ago
Good technical point there, Ben. Since you woke up, the second nap is not still the first nap… ☺
mistercatworks almost 3 years ago
The current theory is that a short nap “reboots” the brain and allows for some data compaction, an essential part of learning. A longer nap is more like a “cold boot”, from which is takes longer to recover and leaves you feeling sleepy for a while.
cuzinron47 almost 3 years ago
Keep doing the research.
Homerville Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Two power naps. When you are napping, She is shopping.
JP Steve Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I can’t nap in the daytime, so I nap all night long. Even the dreams Spielberg would be proud to have produced only last 20 minutes, with a ten minute time slot for commercial breaks in between…