- 34% of adults in the U.S. say they take a nap on a typical day.
- A person who dreams during a short nap is likely sleep deprived.
- As we age there is a tendency to take and be satisfied with shorter naps.
- Ideal nap time: 1pm – 4pm. Napping later in the day can interfere with falling asleep at night.
- A 10-20 minute nap packs the most punch. You can feel groggy after 20-30 minute naps. A 60 minute nap may do more harm than good.
- To avoid a deep sleep, it’s best to sleep slightly upright
Read more @ wsj.com: The Perfect Nap: Sleeping is a Mix of Art and Science
They literally just did a news segment on this – are you prescient or what?
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I often take a little “disco nap” during the day–gives ya that extra oomph ya need to make it through. But you’re right–sleep too long and you’re done…. 🙂
Ahhhh yes. The beauty of being self-employed. The article also states that you should nap anywhere, at/under your desk, in your car, etc. I’d like those of us who are not self-employed take a whirl at that and see what happens next. 🙂
THAT could actually get quite interesting, I’d imagine… 😉
Naps just make me soooo tired!
Based on research, nap must be too long!
Oh!
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hey–the 90 minute nap, if you look at it–is the way to go–though some nights it feels like that is only as long as I sleep anyway
I’m so with you on this…so with you.
ha ha
Uh huh.. Nap anywhere? Ask me about that – my desk, in car, university van, sofa… Name it 😉
Smiling. What a great job you have! (and Boss)
Indeed 🙂
I love naps!
Who doesn’t!
I am on a long teleconference now which started very early my time…a small nap in my reclining office chair might be advisable…or do I need to wait until 1 pm?
We permit exceptions to the 1-3pm time slot.
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The importance of that quick nap!
i am known for my catnapping skills, everyday in my kindy class, i take a quick nap while they do (lucky i have a co-teacher) and feel absolutely refreshed after 15 minutes. i’m a horrible travel companion as i fall asleep most anywhere, though lucky, (or unlucky depending on your perspective,), i wake right up after a few minutes and just start talking right where i left off ) the power of the nap is awe inspiring – b
Wow. That is an amazing skill. That you can do it. And that you can get away with it. You are awe inspiring.
what some people call awe-inspiring, others call annoying )
Laughing.
The minute I take the transit, I take a nap. That’s at least good 15 minutes.
The rocking of the bus. I can see that.
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Great post and reminder! Didn’t they say Clinton, Churchill and Deng Xiaopeng all take power naps!
Didn’t know that. We’re in GREAT company!
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Thank you for the information. I learned some things.
Thanks Russ