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Timing is everything
The best way to nap also depends on what kind of effects you’re looking for:
- If you’re looking for a restorative nap, you should sleep later in the day when you have an increased amount of slow wave sleep.
- If you’re looking for a nap that might aid your creativity and problem solving, you should sleep earlier in the day when you experience more REM.
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The best time to nap
The most natural time to take a nap, based on our circadian rhythms, is in the afternoon sometime between 2 and 4pm.
The ideal time to snooze is when a nap would contain a good balance of slow wave and REM sleep. This balance typically occurs 6 to 8 hours after waking.
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