I'm not surprised at the result of this study. If I'm not up and moving around during the afternoon, but instead sitting in front of the computer, I usually zonk out for a nap just before 14:00.
What’s the best time for taking a nap?
If you’ve ever wondered about the best time to take a nap, researchers have found your answer: 1:42 p.m. This oddly specific time emerged from a new nationwide study that looked at how Americans nap and what makes some people better nappers than others.
The survey, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress, found that most people aim for a 51-minute nap, which would have them waking up at 2:33 p.m. But there’s a catch – napping too long can leave you feeling worse than before you closed your eyes.
“As a psychologist, I see firsthand how sleep — especially napping — affects mood, focus and overall well-being. So many people nap the wrong way and then wonder why they feel groggy instead of refreshed,” says Nick Bach, who holds a doctorate in psychology, in a statement.
The study found that naps lasting longer than an hour and 26 minutes – about 35 minutes past the “perfect” length – enter what researchers call the “danger zone.” At this point, you might feel groggy and disoriented instead of refreshed. And if you’re still sleeping after an extra hour and 44 minutes? That’s no longer a nap – you’ve drifted into a full sleep session.
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