We’ve all been there; the office on Friday afternoon with hours to go before home time. You feel yourself nodding off and then BANG the phone rings and all of a sudden you are back in the room and wondering what time it is!
It is sometimes tempting to have a nap during working hours – and great if you can get away with it! Studies conducted actually showed that 63% of the participants took in less than 6 hours of sleep every single night – less than the recommended 7.5 hours.
It has been proven that napping through the afternoon has significant mental and physical advantages – refreshing the mind, therefore increasing productivity for the rest of the day and allowing the body to recharge its batteries. Stress levels can significantly reduce by taking short naps too.
Short sleeps for periods of no longer than 15 to 20 minutes will stop you from slipping into a deep sleep which is always harder to wake up from.
However, most employers look down upon their staff falling asleep at their desk. If you find yourself not, well, yourself throughout the day it might be time to consider a new bed and mattress that are right for you. Many people grow complacent with their old bed and mattress but over time the body becomes accustomed. There are so many benefits to sleeping on a new mattress, your mind, your body (and your boss) will thank you for it!