I Need A Nap!

Copied from Siesta Awareness
http://www.siestaawareness.org/

Do you ever feel a lull in energy levels after lunch?

Do you sometimes wish you could just have a little siesta to refresh you?

The post-lunch nap has not yet been adopted in Britain and is often considered a sign of weakness however the ‘Power Nap’ as it is commonly called, offers real benefits to health, productivity and wellbeing.

Research shows that we have a strong biological tendency to become tired in the early afternoon. A short 10-20 minute nap in the middle of a working day can increase productivity by over 30% and alertness by 100% as well as improve memory and concentration, according to NASA. Recent research shows that we can also reduce stress and the risk of heart disease by 34%. Sleep deprivation has been shown to make weight loss more difficult as well as cause accidents at work and on the road. Even 5 minutes can be beneficial!

Benefits of the 10-20 minute nap:

- More energy

- Improve productivity by over 30%

- Improve alertness by up to 100%

- Reduce stress and the risk of heart disease by 34%

- Better negotiation and communication

- Reduce risk of accidents at work and on the road

- Happiness and wellbeing

Also, check out the song, I Need A Nap written by Sandra Boyton and sung by Weird Al and Kate Winslet. Really funny!