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Naps are my Favorite

09/19/13 | assorted

“No day is so bad that it can not be fixed with a nap” – Carrie P. Snow.

I must admit,naps are my favorite.  I wish I could take a nap everyday – not only Monday through Friday but Every. Single. Day. Unlike some of my other favorites this has to be one that most people would agree with me on – napping is excellent.  Here are just a small list of the reasons why napping is good:

  •  A nap of 60 minutes can improve alertness for up to 10 hour
  •  Your body is programmed with two times of day of intense sleepiness: 2am to 4am and 1pm to 3pm 
  •  Napping on a slowly swinging bed really does help you get to sleep faster 
  •  Decrease the time to fall asleep at night 
  • Taking a nap (any of those below) increases sleep time by 20 minutes 
  • Prevents burnout and reverses information overload 

Recently I found a great graphic on the differnet types of naps. My naps usually fit into the Original Power Nap and I would not count the Nano-Nap as a real thing, that sems a bit fishy to me!

How do you feel about naps?

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Comments

  1. Michael says

    September 23, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I don’t actively seek out naps. If I happen to fall aslepp, so be it. At work I’d love to be able to take micro or mini naps though, especially after lunch.

  2. KateAdam Florken says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:51 pm

    I’m a napper. I am. I believe in the power of them. I believe in taking them often. I believe that all offices should have nap pods! Have you seen those things? Amaze!

    -Kate
    http://www.theflorkens.com

  3. Jessica says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Oh my I love naps! I seldom get to take them any more. Life seems way too busy for naps. But back in college and law school I cherished them.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  4. Jules says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    We have a “rest” room at work where people can go relax and lay down for a while if they need it. I always ask myself why I never take advantage.
    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  5. Kristin Thompson says

    September 19, 2013 at 5:27 pm

    I am obsessed with napping, I actually just woke up from one! I prefer the lazy man’s nap hands down!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

  6. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird says

    September 19, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I wish I could have MORE naps, they’re the best!

  7. Always Maylee says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I could really go for a nap right about now actually!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  8. Sharon says

    September 19, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I can’t actually remember the last time I took a nap…I usually just go to bed early if I’m tired!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Style Lately Giveaway!

  9. Alyssa says

    September 19, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Hahaha the “original power nap” is totally my style. I live by those on the weekend!

  10. mariana vp says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:14 am

    ah-mazing post! and it’s so true!

    muah*

    mariana

    http://asouthbreeze.blogspot.pt/

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