POWERNAPS

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POWERNAPS

• Their not just for kids

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Did You Know?

• Napping is a good thing.
• A 15 to 20-minute nap in the middle of the day
  has more restorative qualities than a double café
  mocha cappuccino latte from the corner coffee
  shop.
• You can't have a major trend without "major
  studies" to measure the productivity, alertness,
  emotional, intellectual and stress levels
  associated with the Power Nap.

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Why Did We Stop Taking Naps?

• Ironically, when dealing with children we look at
  the disappearance of naptime as a mark of
  maturity. "Oh, no Sally Ann doesn't take a nap
  anymore. She outgrew them," a parent will say.
• Well if you want Sally Ann to be Sally the CEO,
  she better not put that blankie away just yet!

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Napping Tips

• Practice napping. Learn to relax.
• A healthy nap should be about 20 minutes long and
  taken in the midday, not too close to bedtime.
• Try to nap at the same time every day, just as
  you should try to go to bed and wake at the same
  time every day.
• Napping can be done anywhere that is comfortable.
  It is an individual choice.
• Try soothing music with earphones, resting in a
  darkened room and/or using eye shades.
• Certain relaxing moves such as stretching and
  deep concentrated breathing.
• Keep a small pillow and blanket on hand if you
  desire.