Today I had a nice long, restful Sunday nap...over an hour. The nap energized me and gave me enthusiasm to cook a great Sunday baked pork chop & gravy dinner and also bake lemon-lime bars: both new recipes.
From the "Eight Benefits of Napping" by Brett & Kate McKay (link below):
Sadly, napping is often frowned upon in our workaholic American culture. When we think of napping men we think of Dagwood passed out on the couch after consuming a giant, delicious sandwich. Naps are for the lazy and unambitious. Or for retirees with plenty of time on their hands. The man who falls asleep at his desk at work is laughed at. And when we doze off, we feel guilty.
But in reality, the nap stigma is incredibly misplaced. Naps can be one of the most powerful tools for self-improvement; they can increase not only our health and well-being but our intelligence and productivity as well. This is something great men have known all along. History is full of famous nappers. Famous thinkers and leaders like Edison, JFK, Churchill, and Napoleon were all ardent nappers.
Naps are good for us for many reasons (some are links):
- Restore the spirit
- Good for your heart
- Eight benefits of napping, I like one listed here: save $30 a week on Starbucks and energy drinks...just take a nap.
- Boost your memory
- Seven secrets to a GREAT NAP
Well, that's it for today. Tired? Take a NAP. You will be doing yourself and everyone around you a favor.
Credit for pictures: 1) napping child: www.divinecrash.com 2) napping coworkers: Janet Hamlin/AP
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