As a strong supporter of the nap over the years, I'm always looking for different ways to defend my position. Well, in the NUMBERS column of the February 26th issue of Time Magazine, they report this:
3 The number of half-hour naps a person should take at work each week in order to lower the risk of heart-related death, according to a new study
$150 billion Estimated amount, due to lost productivity, that fatigue costs U.S. businesses each year
So next time you get caught catching a little shut-eye at work, just tell your boss you're saving him/her money. They should understand that kind of language!
That makes sense!
Apparently studies have shown that anger can lead to heart-related death and worry can lead to cancer...
Maybe we should listen to the hispanics and English... tea time and nap time = happier people!
Posted by: Gina | February 23, 2007 at 06:45 PM
Hey, in my cube-dwelling life, I'm near the end of a row few people walk down. With my computer situated so that my back is to the cube entrance, a few minutes of shut-eye is easy and rarely noticed. If I get a chance to sit in that chair long enough, that is. I'm usually too busy moving around and working in my lab.
By the way, my wife and I caught your show in Houston last night. It was some good music, overlaid by the scents of fresh-baked cookies from Great American Cookie Company. I've looked forward to seeing you guys for a while, and I'm glad you made it to Houston. Come back soon!
Posted by: euphrony | February 23, 2007 at 01:13 PM
I think some people at work probably nap. I don't think I'm fast enough to nap and keep my stats up, though. I just need to make myself get 8 hrs. of sleep. LOL
Posted by: Melanie | February 23, 2007 at 06:01 AM
I'm quite convinced that naptime is essential to the workplace I'm in.
If a nap, with cold milk and warm cookies afterwards, works when we were little tykes.... why can't it work now? :p
Posted by: Kara | February 22, 2007 at 11:54 PM
Hey I heard about this on the radio yesterday! I don't guess anybody would know if I took a nap during the workday since I work from home... although the IM messages might wake me up!
Posted by: Holly | February 22, 2007 at 10:27 AM