Have you ever felt guilty for taking midday naps? Do they leave you with the feeling of laziness, & perhaps you end up feeling you're not working as much as you should?
Let's face it: napping does really give a boost to a mundane, exhausting day. Many of us wake up, feel refreshed & more alert, and are somehow able to work better.
Midday, post-lunch lethargy is more ubiquitous than we believe. Most people experience a dip in their alertness, and usually resort to caffeine-infused stimulants like coffee & tea to stay up!
However, in many work cultures like the Japanese, firms have begun allotting specified naptimes to their workforce to enhance productivity! Culturally, sleeping at work in Japan illustrates you have been working hard! ✍️
But then, why do we feel guilty for napping? Is it just an internalised excuse for laziness? Let's understand it better...
Why nap at all?
Naps help in:
- Enhancing productivity
- Encouraging learning abilities
- Fostering creativity
- Improving performance
- Uplifting mood.
How do we nap right?
There are a few ways to get the best out of a short nap! Here are some sure-shot tips:
- A quick 20-25 minutes nap can make us energized!
- Taking naps early in the afternoon will not interfere with your nighttime sleep.
- The idea of a nap is to wake up before you enter deep-sleep mode!
But, wait! Does it work for everyone?
Nope, napping isn't for everyone.
- It could be counterproductive.
- Naps can interfere with your body clock - leading to reduced bedtime.
- Trying to work right after taking a nap can leave you feeling disoriented!
What do you do, then?
You may just try out the above tips to know if naps really work for you. And if they do, go get 'em! You don't have to feel guilty about something that is so natural. :D
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