taking time out of an already busy day for a snooze might seem counter-productive, but it’s worth it. Politicians such as Winston Churchill and Bill Clinton are said to have relied on a daytime nap to cope with their schedules. And no wonder – a nap has been found to boost levels of alertness by 54%*. Here’s why a well-timed siesta could work for you, especially in warm weather.
3PM
This is the optimum time for a daytime nap, says The Sleep Charity. Any later, and it interferes with your night-time sleep.
SHARPEN YOUR FOCUS
A short power nap can give your20-minute nap mid-afternoon has been shown to boost mental performance for three to four hours,’ says sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley.
