The Spanish call it **โsiestaโ **-a short **nap **taken during the early afternoon. **Sleeping **the hot afternoon away after a full meal at noon may sound like **overindulgence **for some people -but itโs tradition for some countries, especially ones with a tropical, warm weather.
Today, the modern equivalent of siesta is โpower nappingโ. This is especially beneficial to office workers who are typing away in their desks for more than 8 hours a day.
Studies show that a 20-minute or less power nap is a way to refresh you and give you aboostof**energy**** **to face another half-day of intense work.
The **benefits **of a power **nap **includes:
โข Lesser stress
โข Mood improvement
โข Increased alertness and learning
โข Increased productivity and creativity
โข Better heart health and overall health
Check out this article from MentalFloss.com to learn about the โ7 Simple Rules for How to Take a Napโ.