Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org
Jesus took naps.
“Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion” (Mark 4:38).
Our Lord clearly believed in rest. While a storm was tossing the very boat he was in, he responded with a yawn and a power nap. He didn’t sleep long, but he did sleep.
Power naps can play an essential role in your recovery.
Dr. Gurevich, with Cleveland Clinic, says an effective power nap should be between 20 and 30 minutes long. He cites several benefits of short naps. They include improvements in:
- Mood
- Alertness
- Reaction time
- Short-term memory
- Focus and concentration
A 2020 study by NASA found that a 26-minute nap increases productivity by 34 percent.
Do you need a boost in your recovery? Then try this. Take a power nap once in a while. It’s called self-care. And science says it works.
Recovery Step: Take a short power nap today.
