How to nap the right way if you feel groggy in the afternoon


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Researchers say short naps improve motor skills, enhance memory and boost creativity. — Image by freepik

Now that she’s working from home, Kendra King takes an early afternoon nap on most days, typically for about 20 to 30 minutes.

"A lot of times, I don’t go in with the intention of taking a nap, but instead to lay down and rest,” said King, a writer in Philadelphia. "Then I end up drifting off and wake up feeling energised and fresh to continue on my day.”

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