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Productivity
fromFortune
5 days ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby lies on his office floor and takes 20-minute naps-and he says it doesn't mean he's accomplished any less | Fortune

Taking short naps and limiting meetings enhances productivity and decision-making for United Airlines' CEO, Scott Kirby.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The cofounder of this $2.9 billion company takes a 4 p.m. nap every day

Meditation and napping significantly enhance productivity and well-being for individuals like Michael Kirban, challenging traditional views on sleep in the workplace.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

From pajamas and the chamber pot' to the coffee nap': In search of the perfect siesta

Humans have a predisposition to experience a drop in alertness and vigilance around midday, between six and eight hours after waking up. In fact, the word siesta comes from the Latin sexta, which in Ancient Rome referred to the sixth hour of the day from dawn; a time reserved for rest and relaxation. There are many markers we measure in the laboratory which indicate that this period is present, even without having eaten lunch, he states.
Public health
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Philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

Sleep is not just a physical need but a delicious pleasure | Aeon Essays

Cultural emphasis on productivity and tech grind reduces sleep and treats napping ambivalently, with companies offering naps as responses to exhaustion rather than genuine care.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

15 Married Men Confessed What They Look Forward To Doing When They're Finally Home Alone

Many men use short periods alone at home to relax, nap, remove decorative items, or enjoy private hobbies and comforts.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Napping felt like a luxury I couldn't enjoy as a parent. Now I know it makes me more productive, so it's part of my routine.

Taking naps can significantly improve productivity, even for busy parents.
Remote teams
fromInc
9 months ago

Half of Remote Employees Nap During the Workday, a Survey Says

Nearly half of remote employees take naps during work hours, with an average of 1.3 hours weekly.
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Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Put your baby down to nap near a washing machine, expert says

Babies should nap in light rooms with background noise, not dark, quiet spaces, to align with their natural sleep rhythms.
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