What do Albert Einstein, JFK, Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton have in common? They all believed in napping, and, as it turns out, the all had the right idea.
The body s circadian rhythm, or internal clock, dips naturally in the afternoon, generally between 12:00-2:00. Evidence shows that the brain actually falls into a lull, indicating that the propensity to nap is actually inborn. Further substantiating this belief is that most people can drop off quickly and sleep deeply during this portion of the afternoon than other times of the day.
Sleep experts believe that a mid-afternoon nap of just 20-30 minutes can boost mental alertness and concentration significantly, and it can actually put you in a better mood. Fifteen minutes does not produce a measurable difference, and if you sleep much longer, you may have trouble falling asleep at night.
Studies further demonstrate that afternoon napping is an effective way for people to make up for not getting enough sleep at night. In fact, if you want to make up for lost sleep during the night, it s far better to nap than to sleep late in the morning. Too much sleep in one single stretch can throw your internal clock off and cause further sleep problems.
It s also best to keep your body on a schedule, waking up at the same time each morning and going to bed at the same time each night. The average nighttime sleep ideal seems to be from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. That is the norm, but everyone is different.
Some people require just seven hours of sleep per night, others, like me, need a full nine. This is a pre-determined factor that really cannot be changed, so it s best to find your natural rhythm and go with it. If it seems to include a mid-afternoon catnap, by all means try to fit it into your schedule. You ll likely notice a difference in your level of production and you ll feel better too.
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You can be Healthy at any age.
You will learn 4 success tips to creating the healthy life
you desire. You are not here to just survive life, but to make
a difference in your life in the lives of others. YOU deserve to be healthy.
I know some would disagree with that last statement, but
everyone does deserve to be healthy in every area of their life. We may
hits some bumps along the way or we may get a few bruises, but overall
you do deserve the best life possible. A Healthy Life.
Step 1 on your journey to a healthy life: Remember that your
emotional health, the real you on the inside, is probably more important
than the way others see you. You know, people cannot read your heart,
but you know your heart. When you speak to yourself inside your head–
How much is negative? and how much talk is positive?
Three of the greatest words to tell yourself each day is “I LOVE YOU!
Step 2: A healthy life begins on the inside. Now that you have
the first step down, then continue on to the next step. Rid yourself of
people that put you down or are negative towards you. They are not
worth having as friends or acquaintances. You deserve better friends.
Friends that speak the truth in love. They love you for who you are.
Step 3: A life of health and wellness requires putting the right
foods in your kitchen cabinets and at your place of work. People that desire
to be healthy will be attracted to you. You will become a magnet. As you move
towards eating the right kinds of foods, people that eat that same food
will take notice of you. You won t have those sugar highs and lows throughout
the day nd you will move towards your ideal weight effortlessly.
Step 4: Be grateful for the little things in life. A smile (this is
really a big thing). A healthy life is one in which joy and thankfulness are
at the root of your very being. When you appreciate others and tell them.
They will respect you and will come to appreciate you and sincerity.
Being Healthy is so important. Lets change one thing in our life today.
Think well of yourself, do things that are best for you, say what you mean
and always be thankful. Have a Healthy Life beginning now.
Thanks
Sherry Kollar
I am successful at many things and the things I think, do and say to myself have changed me from being mediocre to successful. The above article was my first step in changing my shy self to an
outgoing, fun, loving person.
Check out my blog at http://www.total-body-cleanse.blogspot.com or see how
I physically went from overweight to my ideal weight in a few short weeks.
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