The Power of the ‘Power Nap’ – Advantages and Benefits
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 12:29:30 by Fouad Ashraf
The Power of the ‘Power Nap’ – Advantages and Benefits
According to the world’s most widely used encyclopedia, the Wikipedia, the term ‘power nap’ literally means, ‘short sleep which terminates before the occurrence of deep sleep or slow-wave sleep (SWS), intended to quickly revitalize the subject.’
Power nap is an activity which is widely considered wrong and unprofessional across workplaces in our country. Although, it might actually be very useful for the employees who tend to spend a few minutes of their work time, sleeping on the job.
The nap is one of best natural refreshments that one can have. A few minutes of sleep in the noon to 6 to 8 hours of the night is very beneficial, something that many ignore and others are just not aware. It is important for the human brain to function at
its best.
The nap gives us an improved span of attention and increases our productivity. Many experts suggest that incorporating it into the workplace would be beneficial for the final performance of companies.
It significantly reduces stress and risk of heart disease (thought to be reduced by up to 37% in coronary mortality), it also increases cognitive functions up to 40%. It enhances learning and helps us keep our memory agile during the afternoon and the evening.
Hence, one does not notice much change from the morning.
After we’ve had a meal, especially at noon, there is a decline of our activity, influenced by a phenomenon known as "postprandial effect." Digestion involves increased blood flow to the gastrointestinal area, resulting in a decrease in the activity of other
systems of our body.
This phenomenon depends largely on the type of diet and quantity, and usually results in laziness. This best solution for this laziness is the siesta or a power nap.
In a siesta you can sleep a while, but just relaxing and stretching a few minutes can also be considered a kind of a nap.
As important as it is, the duration of the nap is more important. The ‘power nap’ should not exceed 30 minutes, as it may result in falling asleep. It should also not be disrupted and cause the person to rise up irritably, with the feeling of not being rested. The
ideal time is 15 to 20 minutes.
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Posted by Fouad Ashraf
on Nov 22 2011. Filed under Latest News.
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