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The Big Sleep!

Daydreaming about getting some shut-eye? According to sleep experts, follow these tips to make the most of your afternoon zzzzzz's:

7am to 8am---Wake up and vow to take a nap later. Doing so might make it easier for you to get out of bed in the morning.

9:30am---Stop drinking all caffeinated beverages. For the morning at least. It takes about 7 hours for caffeine to leave your system, so cut yourself off now if you plan to sneak in a snooze during the most rewarding time of the day.

Noon---Scout a dark, quiet napping location. Try to find one that comes as close as possible to simulating nighttime. Make sure to pick a spot that gives you enough room to recline---it takes 25 percent longer to fall asleep when your body is upright.

1pm to 3pm---It's the best time to nap! Your body temperature naturally dips midway through the day. That's its way of saying, "Nap, please!". Prep for one by drinking a cup of coffee or tea. It may sound strange, but the caffeine won't kick in until after your sleep session (it takes about 30 minutes).

3:30pm--Wake up now and feel refreshed and ready to go, not groggy. If your nap passes over the 30 minute mark, you're better off extending it to 80 minutes, the time it takes to get through a full sleep cycle.

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Posted by Kristin Johnston, Remax Realty Center, Realtor, Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties on 10/17/2009 08:21 AM

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20 Comments on The Big Sleep!

OCT

Kristin,

Thank you got your post not sure if i can do your schedule but thank you!

-David

HI David, try to nap sometime though!

Hi Kristin,

I wish I could nap! It's just not in my make-up.

Cindy, I could sure use one today...one of my cats was sick all day and night :-(

Kristin, zzzzzzzzzzzzzz! I like getting in an afternoon nap. Very refreshing!

I hope to today too Tony!!

I wish I could nap..or even sleep straight through the night.

I have so much trouble shutting it all down.

Ambian is my friend!

Kristin

I wish I slept better. I am down to only 10 to 15 cups a coffee a day though.

Hi Kristin:

I wish I had the time to take a nap!

Hope your kitty feels better soon...

Kristin, It sounds like you are talking about a Siesta. Since I love to work real estate referrals to and from Latin America, I immediately thought about this part of the culture. And it is good for you. A "Waashington Post" article says that those who nap have less risk of heart attacks (based on studies in Greece -- February 13, 2007). Thanks for a great post.

YOu are funny Craig!!

Tom, you have me beat!!!

Toula I appreciate your concern and kindness...you are a saint!!

Gary, I studied in Madrid, Spain and loved my siesta time :-)

OCT

Hello my friend I am craving nap time a lot recently. Actually yesterday I did that cause I woke up at 5:30 am and then laid back down after 9 am for a nap. It worked well. Have a super Sunday, Love that pic of all the kitties. <SMILE>