A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by masuidrive » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 5:11 PM UTC

A Guide to Optimized Napping
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Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by iambateman » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 5:48 PM UTC

My experience in American corporate is characterized by management organized to eek out every last bit of productivity.

What doesn't make any sense is management's typical blindness toward the reality of the mid-afternoon nap. 5-hour energy is making millions because we won't slow down and let our bodies rest in the afternoon when we biologically need a few minutes to recover.

It seems a company that fully embraces the productivity gains of a half hour nap would be both successful and loved by employees. But I would be chastised for taking a half hour nap in the middle of the afternoon.

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by noelwelsh » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 5:52 PM UTC

I think naps are great, and agree with the 20mins or 90mins time they advocate -- from my own experience this works.

On the other hand, as a parent of young child the suggestion that I have sufficient control over my days to be able to nap is amusing.

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by codex » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 5:53 PM UTC

I can only sleep when I'm extremely tired. I could use a daily nap but I just can't fall asleep; the mind races instead. Any tips?

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by njoglekar » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 5:56 PM UTC

codex wrote: post #4

I can only sleep when I'm extremely tired. I could use a daily nap but I just can't fall asleep; the mind races instead. Any tips?

They did a pretty interesting AMA on napping and sleep - probably answered there: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1vyuz2/iama_scientist_...

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by blario » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 6:19 PM UTC

codex wrote: post #4

I can only sleep when I'm extremely tired. I could use a daily nap but I just can't fall asleep; the mind races instead. Any tips?

Beer to calm the mind. Reduces working set. Encourages focus too. If done sparingly, can temporarily relief mold stress also.

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by nodata » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 7:01 PM UTC

codex wrote: post #4

I can only sleep when I'm extremely tired. I could use a daily nap but I just can't fall asleep; the mind races instead. Any tips?

Start by relaxing instead of napping. Once you get the hang of that napping comes next.

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by primitivesuave » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 7:30 PM UTC

My friend who works in industrial engineering told me that at an assembly plant in Japan, around 1 pm they will turn off the lights for 30 minutes so all the workers on the floor can take a nap.

http://biznik.com/articles/afternoon-nap-is-the-new-trend-in...

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by saosebastiao » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 8:01 PM UTC

I tried reading the article but my ADHD started a fistfight with me. I did, however, look at this guy's kickstarter, and was pleasantly surprised to find someone execute on an idea that I've had in the past and have never been able to find. I don't really bother with pre-ordering things, but I will definitely get one when they are released.

Re: A Guide to Optimized Napping

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Post by ourmandave » Sat, Jan 25, 2014, 8:26 PM UTC

I lay awake wondering if I'm napping properly.