Wellness
The post-nap fury is real.
While I love the idea of a refreshing snooze, the truth is… naps make me mad.
And I know Im not alone.
But still, the urge to nap continues.
I imagine Ill drift off, catch some Zzzs, and wake up ready and raring to go.
Instead, I rise two hours later thirsty for revenge.
With my hair askew and my head swimming, Ill wonder what went wrong.
Sometimes the crankiness wears off once I start moving.
Other times, it sticks around for hours and it can even throw off the rest of my day.
As someone who wouldloveto take a refreshing nap for once, I set out on a quest for answers.
Naps Arent Always Refreshing
According toDr.
And as a marathon napper, thats definitely where I go wrong.
As you snooze, your body travels through differentstages of sleep.
Theres wakefulness, then N1, N2, N3, and finally REM, or rapid eye movement.
Each stage gets progressively deeper, and the whole cycle lasts about 90 minutes before it repeats again.
If you wake up in the middle of deep sleep, its likely youllfeel grumpy and disoriented.
How To Snooze Like A Pro
Do you also wake up in a bad mood?
Thats enough time to cycle through all the stages of slumber.
Thats how to wake up feeling refreshed not ruffled.
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