# How long should your naps be? - Sara C. Mednick

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Published: 2026-07-22T21:30:00+00:00
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Download a free audiobook version of "Take a Nap: Change Your Life" by Sara Mednick or Matthew Walker's "Why We Sleep" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Your eyes get heavy and gradually close… But wait! It’s only lunch time and you still have so much to do. Would taking a nap help? Or would it derail your day? Well, that depends on a few things— especially what stages of sleep the nap includes. Sara C. Mednick details the cognitive benefits of napping, and explores the optimal length and time of day for a quick snooze.Lesson by Sara C. Mednick, directed by Qian Shi.Support Our Non-Profit Mission----------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreonCheck out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop----------------------------------------------Connect With Us----------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterFollow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebookFind us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitterPeep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram----------------------------------------------Keep Learning----------------------------------------------View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-long-should-your-naps-be-sara-c-mednickDig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-long-should-your-naps-be-sara-c-mednick#digdeeperCheck out our full book recommendations: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/copy-of-1985 and https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/why-we-sleep?_pos=1&_sid=c7f99e690&_ss=rAnimator's website: https://www.qianshi.art----------------------------------------------Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Anoop Va…

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