“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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Michael says
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.
KateAdam Florken says
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
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Jessica says
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
Jules says
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
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Kristin Thompson says
I am obsessed with napping, I actually just woke up from one! I prefer the lazy man’s nap hands down!
Kristin
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Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird says
I wish I could have MORE naps, they’re the best!
Always Maylee says
I could really go for a nap right about now actually!
xo, Yi-chia
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Sharon says
I can’t actually remember the last time I took a nap…I usually just go to bed early if I’m tired!
-Sharon
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Alyssa says
Hahaha the “original power nap” is totally my style. I live by those on the weekend!
mariana vp says
ah-mazing post! and it’s so true!
muah*
mariana
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