Research shows power naps are great stress buffers. They boost the immune system and reduce the level of cortisol in your blood, refreshing you and refueling your engine.
81 percent of employees experience the afternoon crash an average of 3.2 days per week”
Source: Forbes, March 13, 2021. Link. Studies at the Salk Institute show that brain activity, memory, and the power napper’s mood stays higher throughout the day compared to the brain activity of non-nappers, which declines as the day drags on.