The Case for Taking Naps
Why you should take regular naps for better health and creativity
Research in the last couple of years has strongly supported the case for regular naps pointing to a number of health benefits associated with napping.
WebMD in a recent article, “America, It’s Time for Your Nap” makes the case that a workday snooze can relieve sleep deprivation and boost productivity.
According to the article, people don’t nap to recover from last night’s party. They nap to make up for early-morning commutes, long work hours, and too many responsibilities at home. After a little nap, they feel more alert and do a better job.
If you work in a corporate office, I’m sure you have had your struggle with falling asleep on the job. To deal with this, we look for ways to get some shut-eye for a few minutes. We slip into storage rooms. We sneak to the car. And some lock the bathroom stall just for a few minutes of nap time.
With many of us working from home these days, we no longer have to sneak away to get a nap. We can now intentionally plan our nap times when we can at the comfort of our beds or sofas. I have certainly done this a few times to get a boost in productivity.
Even though there is strong research to support the many benefits of taking naps, it…
