How to have a great day at work: Unlock the power of a midday nap
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How to have a great day at work: Unlock the power of a midday nap

The Independent  

Rolling into this grey December feels like a fitting time to talk about the power of rest, naps specifically, and the great wellbeing benefits they can bring. Working with Team GB to figure out a plan for best sleep naps at the last Olympics, she explains the terminology is actually “micro boost”, meaning simply a micro sleep which has been proven to assist body recovery and promote growth hormones. A recent NASA study showed naps boosting alertness by 100 per cent and performance by 34 per cent in astronauts and military pilots – although you’d hope they weren’t literally sleeping on the job. It’s not a one-size-fits-all, but as a general rule of thumb the best nap length for adults is 10 to 25 minutes – just enough to boost alertness and rest focus without entering a deep sleep. While preferential, a nap doesn’t have to be taken in bed, or even fully asleep – hypnosis, mediation or even some breath work can seriously help, but a minimum of 10 to 20 minutes rest with eyes closed is key, as is being away from tech to soothe the nervous system.

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An expert’s guide to the true power of napping the right way
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An expert’s guide to the true power of napping the right way

The Independent  

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Working in night shifts? 5 essential tips to stay healthy and productive
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Working in night shifts? 5 essential tips to stay healthy and productive

India TV News  

In today's fast-paced world, the traditional 9-to-5 workday is becoming less common. Many industries, such as healthcare, transportation, and hospitality, rely on employees working night shifts to keep operations running smoothly around the clock. Here are five essential tips to help individuals stay healthy and productive while working night shifts: Establish a Consistent Sleep Schedule One of the biggest challenges …

How to have a good day at work: Learn the 11 golden rules for better sleep
9 months, 2 weeks ago

How to have a good day at work: Learn the 11 golden rules for better sleep

The Independent  

We all know what a big impact sleep can have on us. We did a survey at the end of last year with our database of over 1 million people to get a better understanding of sleep habits and the results were pretty grim; 90 per cent of respondents said they wished for better sleep as poor sleep is the …

Why napping is good for you
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why napping is good for you

Live Mint  

Despite marking the World Sleep Day on Friday, a big chunk of the global population likely spent long hours the past weekend either fighting to fall asleep, or fighting sleep. Naps longer than 30 minutes can produce impairment from sleep inertia for a short period after waking, but then produce improved cognitive performance for a longer period lasting up to …

6 great hacks to help you sleep better
9 months, 3 weeks ago

6 great hacks to help you sleep better

Live Mint  

While World Sleep Day is observed across the world on 15 March, billions, including me, pray for a good night's sleep everyday. A Fitbit survey from 2019 found that India ranks as the second-most sleep-deprived country globally, with an average nightly sleep duration of only seven hours and one minute. Melatonin supplements are generally speaking a safer bet than the …

World Sleep Day 2024: Debunking 5 myths about a good night sleep
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Sleep Day 2024: Debunking 5 myths about a good night sleep

India TV News  

World Sleep Day is a global call to action to emphasise the importance of healthy sleep. This World Sleep Day, let's debunk 5 common myths and shed light on the realities of achieving restful sleep. However, exposure to artificial light, especially blue or white light, can disrupt the body's natural production of melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep and …

How to take the perfect nap : Life Kit : NPR
10 months, 2 weeks ago

How to take the perfect nap : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

How to take a refreshing nap Ever woken up from a nap and felt more tired? To avoid that, you'll need to keep your naps "consistent, early and brief," says Jade Wu, a sleep medicine specialist and the author of the book Hello Sleep. Nap early in the day From the moment you wake up in the morning, sleep pressure …

The best napping method to help with pulling an all-nighter
1 year, 3 months ago

The best napping method to help with pulling an all-nighter

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Regular napping could be good for brain health, research suggests
1 year, 6 months ago

Regular napping could be good for brain health, research suggests

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How to beat the back-to-work blues
2 years ago

How to beat the back-to-work blues

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Study Finds Sleeping More Does Not Improve Well-Being
2 years, 6 months ago

Study Finds Sleeping More Does Not Improve Well-Being

News 18  

Depriving ourselves of sleep is never a good idea. A new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finds that the duration of the sleep does not matter for the well-being of individuals rather the quality of sleep matters. However, the increased duration of sleep did not improve the productivity, earnings, financial choices and sense of well-being of the participants, …

Do power naps work? The science behind Boris Johnson’s reported Churchillian technique
3 years, 11 months ago

Do power naps work? The science behind Boris Johnson’s reported Churchillian technique

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Working Night Shifts During WFH? A 'Caffeine-nap' Could Help You Stay Awake, Says New Study
4 years, 4 months ago

Working Night Shifts During WFH? A 'Caffeine-nap' Could Help You Stay Awake, Says New Study

News 18  

A simple coffee and a quick short sleep afterwards could be the cure to stay alert on night jobs as a new study shows that this unlikely combination can improve attention and reduce sleep inertia. “As a result, they commonly use a range of strategies to try to boost their alertness while on the nightshift, and these can include taking …

86% Indians think napping may improve work productivity
5 years, 4 months ago

86% Indians think napping may improve work productivity

India Today  

A new survey found that most Indians felt napping at work might improve productivity, adding that a nap room could contribute towards better workflow. The 'Right to Work Naps' survey, conducted with over 1,500 respondents, showed that a 70 percent of people did not have a nap room at their workplaces and 86 percent of the respondents confirmed that a …

Most Indians feel napping may improve work productivity
5 years, 4 months ago

Most Indians feel napping may improve work productivity

India TV News  

A new survey found that most Indians felt napping at work might improve productivity, adding that a nap room could contribute towards better workflow. The ‘Right to Work Naps' survey, conducted with over 1,500 respondents, showed that a 70 per cent of people did not have a nap room at their workplaces and 86 per cent of the respondents confirmed …

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