During infancy, a profound skill is instilled in every individual, and while it can be heavily frowned upon, it deserves more credit than it receives. 

Napping is essential in my everyday life, yet I find myself criticizing the act — navigating the thoughts of its often unproductive nature and uselessness toward my looming workload. 

Is it productive? 

Not in any way, shape or form, but why do I find myself reprimanding the act itself when it can be a very useful tool? 

I may be alone in this thought, and I very well could be. 

It’s a hot take, but it could potentially be a way to unwind after a day of grueling assignments.

An average college student spends at least 14 hours a week in some type of class setting and faces loads of homework when they leave, so it’s completely understandable to launch oneself into an unmade dorm bed afterward.

Whether it’s a plentiful two-hour slumber or a swift doze, we should abstain from criticizing this beneficial gimmick. 

This doesn’t only apply to college students —  all people need naps. 

Plenty of highly respected people nap, don’t they? 

Even former President Joe Biden was caught nodding off during former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, and he received backlash for it.

How have we as a society turned a natural inclination into a shameful pastime? 

While I completely understand Biden’s slumbering was ill-timed, napping deserves more credit. 

If one were to consider a list of disgraceful actions, napping would not be applicable, and I feel there are — for lack of better words — bigger fish to fry. 

On a more serious note, listening to your body is one of the most important things a person can do.

Humans listen to their hunger cues, so why not nap cues?  

During college, I have found this to be a great way for me to transition from one activity to the next, whether I decide to nap or not. 

As a person with ADHD, taking 10 or 20 minutes to rest and relax after a day of classes makes moving from one task to another less challenging, as my brain no longer lingers on the minute details of a former assignment. 

Although this opinion is slightly satirical, I believe that the art of napping should be reinstated in the lives of everyone, as it requires a few moments of quiet. 

In everyday life, there’s noise in everything, and in my experience, my noise is the daunting sound of the Gmail chime. 

As a whole, the constant bludgeoning of work, school or life can make one tiresome; therefore, taking a few moments to sit with yourself can better the work, assignments and interactions produced.

Give yourself a few moments to completely unwind and relax, it can restart your day and make those last hours before bed more efficient. 

Destigmatizing napping seems like a humorous objective, yet there is a huge importance in keeping your body and mind well-rested and balanced.