Wikipedia defines power nap as a short sleep which terminates before the occurrence of deep sleep or what they call slow-wave sleep (SWS) intended to quickly revitalize the subject from drowsiness.
Power nap can make you alert and productive but only if it is correctly done. So how do you do it? It takes good practice to take a 20-minute nap and wake up renewed and alert once more for another four or five hours work.
First thing of course is for you to find a good place to nap. Back when I was still working, some of my office mates and I were so used to taking a 20-30 minute nap during lunch break. An hour break is good enough to take a light 10-minute lunch, another 10-minute walk from the bank canteen to the 4th floor and around 20-25 minutes of power napping. Of course, it is kind of different from your afternoon siesta wherein you can sleep leisurely to your heart’s content. Lying your head down on your desk for a quick snooze usually brings relaxation. Less stress at work makes you more productive. Research says that it is better to have that all important 20-minute nap than going back to bed in the morning for another hour of sleep.
Contrary to popular opinion, napping is not for the lazy people who’ve got nothing to do. Napping gives you that shot of physical and mental energy in the middle of the day. It’s like giving yourself that all important adrenalin shot, keeping you rested and energized.
I can never do it to order, but I’m pretty good at napping infant of the TV
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One can make it a habit Derrick. Just try!
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I never managed to enjoy such naps, Arlene. They always left me feeling drained and even more tired after.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I was used to it before Pete and until now, I still take a nap the longest being an hour at the most.
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i’m never good at power nap but i love siestas 🙂
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Just like you, I love siesta too.
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I love siestas. My Special Times, kitty joins me too.
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I look forward to siestas every day too. But it is so hot here, you can’t just take a siesta at noon.
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Here too… Very warm. Thats why I have the air-con.
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Maybe when it gets very hot here in the summer, Arlene… I wake with the sunrise and it can be a long day but I’ve never been able to nap at will. 🙂 🙂
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I wake up early too and sleep early. Thanks Jo.
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I always take about a half hour nap in the early afternoon. I don’t always fall into deep sleep, but I always am refreshed just as you say.
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It’s a good habit Elizabeth…power nap.
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