How do I stop oversleeping during a nap?
Here are some power nap best practices for successful napping: Set an alarm: A power nap should be about 20 minutes. 1 Timing your nap helps you avoid oversleeping so you stay in a lighter sleep stage and avoid waking up disoriented. Nap midday: Napping too late can make it hard to fall asleep later.
How do you power nap without oversleeping?
How to take a power nap without oversleeping? To take a power nap without oversleeping, set an alarm for 10-20 minutes. Find a comfortable, dark, and quiet environment, and consider using relaxation techniques to fall asleep faster.
Is it OK to take a 2 hour nap everyday?
The ideal nap length is either a short power nap (20-minute nap) or up to 90 minutes. A two-hour nap may leave you feeling groggy and hamper your normal sleep cycle. Generally, you want to nap for less than an hour and take it earlier in the day (such as before 2 or 3 p.m.).