Take A Nap
What happened to the days of laying your head on your desk and drifting off for 20 minutes of bliss? Though most of us haven’t enjoyed naptime since elementary school, some scientists say naps aren’t just for 6-year-olds.
According to a Washingtonpost.com article, “sleep scientists have discovered advantages to napping, which they view not just as solace but also as something akin to brain food.”
The article cites a 25-year survey conducted by researchers at the University of Haifa in Israel showing that naps, when taken in the workplace, can increase productivity and reduce “general crabbiness.”
Other experiments echo those findings. For example, Matthew A. Tucker of Harvard Medical School discovered that a 45-minute nap can enhance the ability to perform tasks relying on memory.
As a result, some companies are making nap rooms available to their employees, or encouraging them to relive their elementary school days by resting at their desk. One New York City sleep salon, Yelo, is taking advantage of the trend by offering a place for clients to nap for 20-to-40 minutes at a time.
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Angela on May 16th, 2008 4:42 pm
I don’t know about everyone else but I almost always feel more refreshed after a quick 20 minute nap in the middle of the day. Glad to see other people are noticing the benefits and catching on.
danakeith on May 16th, 2008 6:39 pm
Yes, this is very true.. It something others must try, I used to do this thing most of the day, it really refresh all possible energy you have lost in work, and etc.
Melanie D. on May 18th, 2008 8:11 am
I used to work in a company where there are sleeping lounge. They wanted to make sure employees regain their vigor by promoting a 30min nap after a 4hour work. Surprisingly, this tactic has proven to be effective rather than just smoking whenever you are on break.
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