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May 7, 2007

Power Nap for an Afternoon Energy Boost

Power Nap

More and more we’re spending a significant part of our afternoons staring blankly at a computer screen, or just trying to stay awake for a boring afternoon department staff meeting.

Sneak away during lunch or break, and recharge yourself with a power nap. Power naps lasts from 10-20 minutes and help maximize the benefits cell repair, heart function, and hormonal maintenance in as short a time as possible.

Cornell University social psychologist James Maas found that even a 10-minute snooze improved job performance.

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  • stargin

    I think I need a power nap right about now. Zzzz… :)

  • allgood

    i work for myself and take at least an hour nap every day. i can get much more done and work twice as long with one.

  • David

    My power naps are like 3 hours long, everyday I do after school. :)

  • niivek

    dang, i cant even nap. i sleep if i were to try to nap, which last about 4-6 hours x_x

  • http://www.kineda.com Terry Ng

    That’s why you need to set an alarm if you want to just take a quick snooze! :)

  • Dexter Kanuto

    maximum power nap for me is 30 minutes. yes a power nap of at least 10-20 minutes is effective. Sometimes, unless my friends invades my dorm ruining my nap.

  • kewlger

    does it work if im hunched over a table?? haha
    or do i have to be lying down

  • duperpok

    When I get worn out with work in the afternoons, I visit Kineda.com (and other sites) for a small dose of healthy distractions!

  • http://www.erapo.szm.sk Lenka

    here in Europe they broadcast live NBA at 2 a.m. so afternoon after school i dont have any energy…

  • AllaN

    Yes, ive discovered that LONG time ago when i slept in afternoon classes. But i usually fall asleep for an hour and when i wake up, i feel like a whole new person!

  • David

    Hope you don’t get caught Duperpok. :P

  • vm3z9

    i never do power naps as i tend to still sleep through my alarm

  • haz

    what a great excuse to skip work

  • Dexter Kanuto

    info on power naps

    check this out: http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/powernap.htm

    you’ll maybe find it interesting

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