Tuesday, January 30, 2007

¡SIESTAS! - More Naps, Less Stress

From whatever level of government I might find myself at, you can bet that I would work to encourage policies in support of - naptimes.

Studies have shown that the mid-afternoon nap boosts productivity, decreases stress, and generally increases well-being.

For example -- take a look at these, just three links out of many you get from searching on "nap benefits":
That last link, of course, comes from a business that makes "nap pods" available in airports, shopping centers, and the like. Pretty cool.

Furthermore, an increase in naptime would contribute to the general Slowing of things - but that's for another post.

I say, "Chill, America - you deserve more rest!"

2 comments:

Skip Mendler said...

FOLLOWUP: It's not often that one gets to back up a political position with scientific studies, but check this out:

"Midday Naps Found to Help Fend Off Heart Disease"

Well, there you are. Health care savings, increased productivity, what's not to like?

Skip Mendler said...

Here's another commentary, from Workforce - seems there was an earlier study that suggested maybe naps weren't so beneficial -- but the pro-nap stance still carries the day:

Can a Nap at Work Save Your Life?