Make Time for Power Naps (at Work Too)

As the warm summer evenings finally arrive in San Francisco and we find ourselves enjoying some late nights, there's more reason than ever to make sure we get a daily nap, even at the office.   Studies have now proven the health, mood, stress reduction, weigh control, and productivity benefits of taking even short 20-30 minute naps during the day, particularly in the early afternoon or after lunch when you may feel sluggish.

Check out this 2 minute video on how and why to power nap. (Or if you prefer a Scottish narrator, try this one.)

And the great news is that more and more employers are recognizing this as a healthy norm in the office, according to Yahoo News.  Try saving the last 30 minutes of your lunch hour, dim the lights and find a quiet spot.  Or make a sleep mask and try napping in your parked car.  To help you fall asleep, you can even download some relaxing napsounds. And don't get discouraged if you can't fall asleep the first few times you try, eventually your body will welcome this down time and learn to nap. Just don't forget to set your phone alarm.  

For more how-to information try these tips wiki.how or ehow.com.

Happy napping!