4. Forty-five minutes to lower blood pressure. Gizmodo reports a 45-minute nap has the powerful effect of lowering blood pressure and boosting the cardiovascular system during times of stress.
5. Sixty minutes to problem solve. If you just can’t figure out the answer, close your eyes and set your alarm for 60- 90 minutes. According to The National Sleep Foundation, this is the optimal time to make new connections and solve creative problems.
6. Ninety minutes to creativity. A complete sleep cycle is 90 minutes. If you can squeeze in time for an “epic nap,” Gizmodo says you may experience a creativity boost. You will also strengthen your emotional health and procedural memory.