FOR YEARS, NAPS have gotten a bad rap, derided as a sign of laziness, weakness, or senility. We are “caught” napping or “found asleep at the switch.”
But lately napping has garnered new respect, thanks to a solid scientific evidence that midday dozing benefits both mental acuity and overall health. A slew of new studies have shown that naps boost alertness, creativity, mood, and productivity in the later hours of the day.
That’s all the permission I need.
This is a pretty cool overview of why humans nap and, more importantly, how to do it correctly. It is also clear that I am an owl and not a lark.