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The Science of Napping: How Power Naps Can Improve Your Health and Productivity
The Ultimate Guide to Napping for Well-Being
“Always nap when you can. It is cheap medicine” — Lord Byron
Getting up early is a Universal practice. Almost everyone is required to get up early in the morning – either to go to work, send kids to school, or catch a flight, train, or bus. For some, it is a compulsion, though few do it out of choice and are habitually early risers. I am sure after lunch, (such individuals) would start getting drowsy and long for some eyeshut, even if it is for a short duration in the afternoon.
Cultural and societal attitudes towards napping can vary widely. Napping has often been stigmatized as a sign of laziness or unproductiveness. However, recent research has revealed that snatching forty winks can actually have numerous health benefits (both mental and physical). So, if you find yourself lucky enough to be in a part of the world where a noontime sleep is a part of your daily routine, embrace it without guilt.
In some parts of the world (especially Italy and Japan), the population’s average lifespan is quite high due to this reason. You’ll find shops, offices, and business establishments closed in the afternoons as people take a siesta as part of their daily regime.
