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Category: Medicine & Health • Neuroscience
Posted on: June 18, 2008 6:51 AM, by Mo
The Boston Globe has an infographic containing tips on how to nap effectively.
But why would you want to run the risk of being thought of as lazy by sleeping during the day? Recent research shows that power napping enhances memory consolidation and increases alertness and productivity.
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Most corporate employers have sleeping on the job as grounds for immediate termination. The managers of these corporations have private offices with lockable doors so they can nap all they like.
Go figure.
Posted by: Bill the Cat | June 18, 2008 9:16 AM
I've sent this to my boss, but I am not holding my breath.
Posted by: Bruce | June 18, 2008 12:25 PM
Yes! Redemption for the siesta! ;)
Posted by: itza | June 18, 2008 4:52 PM
yeah but how much productivity could you have done throughout your life by working or talking with people than by napping. I hate wasting time sleeping id rather work at my workplace.
Posted by: Derek | June 18, 2008 5:58 PM
I just love their definition of a night owl. At midnight I'm just getting my second wind.
Posted by: themadlolscientist | June 19, 2008 2:20 PM
Derek, the point is to recharge your brain after several hours of doing productive work. If you're wasting time while you're working anyway, well, then you may as well be taking a nap.
Posted by: brandon | June 19, 2008 6:02 PM
Yo, take your nap on your lunch break, not on the clock! Shouldn't that be obvious??
Posted by: Mozen Greezin | July 17, 2008 8:12 AM