If you're nagged by insomnia, some sleep specialists will immediately ask about your napping patterns. If you're hitting the couch a couple of times a day for a snooze, your napping may be interfering with nighttime sleep. Not that naps are bad. A short nap each day is probably good for you. Napping is an entirely natural part of your sleep patterns.
Animals nap regularly, as do the elderly and young children.
But north of the border, we sort of frown on the practice, says Dr. Stampi. Still, if you're getting less sleep than you should, napping is a way to make up the deficit. Taking naps is one way to catch up and recharge your batteries. But before you nod off, consider this advice from Dr. Stampi. Get into the habit.