A mid-day nap can boost memory, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert, and ease stress.

Of all the special days we get each year, there probably isn’t a more appropriately timed one than National Napping Day, which is Monday. It’s perfectly timed because due to daylight saving time on Sunday that sprang clocks forward, people lost an hour of sleep. AdBenefits of nappingSome of the perks of taking naps include:RelaxationIncreased alertnessImproved moodReduced fatigueImproved reaction time and memoryDrawbacks of nappingTwo main drawbacks of naps are sleep intertia, which can make someone feel disoriented after waking up from one, and the cause of nighttime sleep problems. For those who experience insomnia or poor quality of sleep at night, napping might further heighten those issues. Tips for taking napsTo best optimize naps, it’s best to do the following: