An afternoon nap can improve your effectiveness on the job!
If you think naps are only for slackers, think again.
Companies such as Zappos, Google, and Nike have heeded the "productive nap", and now encourage team members to take a nap on the job and refresh when they need it.
Now, How to take a "productive nap"?A short afternoon nap of 20 minutes enhances alertness and concentration, elevates mood, and sharpens motor skills. To boost alertness on waking, you can drink a cup of coffee before you nap. Caffeine requires 20 or 30 minutes to take effect, so it will kick in just as you're waking.
Take a look at this infographic taken from http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/naps/
If you think naps are only for slackers, think again.
Companies such as Zappos, Google, and Nike have heeded the "productive nap", and now encourage team members to take a nap on the job and refresh when they need it.
Now, How to take a "productive nap"?A short afternoon nap of 20 minutes enhances alertness and concentration, elevates mood, and sharpens motor skills. To boost alertness on waking, you can drink a cup of coffee before you nap. Caffeine requires 20 or 30 minutes to take effect, so it will kick in just as you're waking.
Take a look at this infographic taken from http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/naps/
