ELSOs Earned from this work:

• Innovative Thinkers: I explored the benefits of napping, aligning the project with classroom learning, and innovatively discovering the optimal 30-minute nap duration for positive effects on emotional, physical, and social well-being.

• Articulate Communicators: I communicated the findings and the significance of self-care practices in daily life for improved overall well-being.

This project aimed to explore the benefits of napping, assessing whether it brought more advantages or drawbacks. The experiment involved recording observations before and after naps to determine their effects. The results indicated that napping had overall positive benefits, aligning with the three aspects of health: physical, mental, and social. The project resonates with our classroom learning about the importance of emotional, physical, and social health. Napping emerged as a factor positively impacting all three areas, providing a rejuvenating break for the body, mind, and social interactions. The conclusion drawn from personal experiences and interviews suggested that a 30-minute nap was the most effective in refreshing emotions, restoring physical energy, and enhancing social interactions. Contrary to the initial hypothesis, longer naps did not yield better results, often causing grogginess. This project highlights the practical benefits of napping beyond scientific statistics, emphasizing the significance of incorporating self-care practices into daily life for improved overall well-being.