I need your help with some very important research. You see, I am a 31 year old male, and I have been known to nap. That's right, many an afternoon I put my head down and sleep for 10 minutes, 15 minutes or a half hour. Sometimes, particularly on the weekends, longer. My girlfriend thinks this is symptomatic of being a lazy slacker. I think a well timed nap aides in productivity and creativity, especially as I only sleep five or six hours most nights.

Am I a slacker or simply maximizing productivity? What's your position on naps?

10-15 minute naps are not healthy, I remember my friend neurologist told me that. I didn't ask for details, but based on my own experience, these naps just breaks your day, while a human needs only one good sleep every 24 hours.

Short naps of 20 - 30 minutes allow the brain to produce theta waves that rejuvenate the neurons. A good night's sleep is nice but naps (or powernaps) are very useful.

I would take one, if I could.

i always call those power naps.. i dont really see anything wrong with them. But if you do it on a daily basis, maybe theres an underlying problem? Or its just a habit you've gotten into.

Naps make your arms fall off.

Originally posted by HRBrendan
Naps make your arms fall off.
:eek:

Originally posted by timechange
Short naps of 20 - 30 minutes allow the brain to produce theta waves that rejuvenate the neurons. A good night's sleep is nice but naps (or powernaps) are very useful.

I would take one, if I could.
Itry to take one everyday after lunch. I usually sneak in 1/2 hour. Don't always nap but I do lay with me eyes closeed and listen to the radio.

Waste of time. I would go for the regular good sleep.

Kenny

Originally posted by timechange
Short naps of 20 - 30 minutes allow the brain to produce theta waves that rejuvenate the neurons. A good night's sleep is nice but naps (or powernaps) are very useful.

I would take one, if I could.

Theta waves! I knew it! I'm always saying I need more theta waves. ;)

I would say my napping has to do with not sleeping enough at night, but I remember napping (but maybe less often) in my early and mid twenties when I used to get a solid 8 hours most nights.

:sleeping:

Originally posted by HRBrendan
Naps make your arms fall off.

LOL, Brendan, remembering those days from High School where you're passed out on the desk?

Naps are good. During the school year I average atleast 3 per day. Sometimes upwards of 5. All depends on what we're doing in what class.

Are these voluntary naps?

Otherwise you may have sleep apnea...

I think sleep apnea is when you stop breathing at times while sleeping. Narcolepsy will make you just drop off to sleep without planning to sleep.

I think naps can be a very good thing. In fact, I've read about studies where they have shown that a short nap (under 30 minutes) every day is good for you. I take a nap once in a while, depends on the day and how I feel. I don't see anything wrong with it.

Hiccups,
I was refering to sleep apnea because a side effect is that you'll have a heck of a hard time staying awake during your work day.

Cyansmoker - good point. lol

you guys crack me up :D

I always have a power nap at least once a day, doesn't everyone ?

Originally posted by susannad
I always have a power nap at least once a day, doesn't everyone ? Ah ha! I knew no serious research could ever be conducted on these boards without susannad's participation. I am still awaiting the results of the pizza survey.

While I don't nap everyday, I am finding that lately I nap almost every day there's an opportunity.

Many famous people from Einstein to New York City's former mayor Ed Koch have been famous for their "power naps." I would take one if the phone would just stop ringing...

I never have naps if I can help it - I *always* wake up feeling horrible and have to have a shower.

I have been known to fall asleep involuntarily at my desk though :)

-Shaun

Well, it looks like pro nappers are winning 3 to 1. So I guess I shouldn't feel too guilty if I curl up again this afternoon for a few minutes rest.

My status options should be online, offline or sleeping :sleeping: