4 Tips For Effective Afternoon Power Naps
If you are at all able to take a short nap during the day, by all means, you should and should not feel guilty about it. There is much truth behind the elusive "power nap." Some of the greatest thinkers in history were given to brief naps during the day. Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, and Thomas Edison, among scores of others, recognized the value in re-charging during the day.
Still, there is something of a stigma about taking an afternoon nap, and therefore, a good reason that so-called "energy drinks," those loaded with caffeine, have become so popular. The drawbacks to this sort of "revival" include the consumption of too much sugar, which, while perhaps giving you a short burst of energy, will make you feel even moretired later.
Do the natural thing and nap. Fortunately, many employers are paying attention to science. NASA reports that:
The benefits from napping as little as five minutes to as much as two hours are miraculous, and research has proven that taking a 20-minute nap approximately eight hours after you have awaken will do more for your stamina than sleeping another 20 minutes in the morning.
So, these instead of firing you, as was once almost assuredly the case, your boss may now encourage naps as they reduce errors due to fatigue and make you more productive in general. Here are some tips to make a short nap work for you!
Length: 15-30 minutes is what is most often recommended.
Set an Alarm so you can get back to work in a timely fashion.
Darkness is what you want to aim for. Close your blinds if you can. Turn off your computer monitor, too.
Silence is best. Silence your phone, if at all possible. Shut your door.
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