Power Napping

Power Napping

Min number of participants	1
Age	6+ yrs.
Safety support by adult	Not required
Min duration	10 min.
Cost	None (Free)
Environment	Indoor / Outdoor

Curling up across two seats, a lounge recliner, or a napping pod for a short, deliberate doze — set an alarm and wake up refreshed instead of groggy before a red-eye flight.

The Essentials

Steps

Pick a quiet, dim spot and set an alarm for 10 to 20 minutes.
Lie down or recline rather than sitting upright, so your body can relax fully.
Close your eyes and let your mind drift without forcing sleep.
Get up as soon as the alarm sounds, even if you do not feel fully rested yet.
Move around or get some light for a minute afterward to shake off grogginess.

Tips

Nap in the early afternoon rather than late in the day, so it does not disrupt nighttime sleep.
Keep it under 20 minutes to avoid entering deep sleep, which causes grogginess on waking.
A cool room and an eye mask help you fall asleep faster.
Drinking a small coffee right before napping can help you feel sharper when you wake, since caffeine takes about 20 minutes to kick in.