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Today's topic: Are you a good napper?
10-minute power naps have been shown to provide big
benefits in reducing fatigue and increasing concentration.
But would-be nappers face some tough strategic decisions,
including - does it matter whether I nap in my chair or
should I try to find somewhere to lie down? And then ...
if remaining seated, is it better to lean forward
and rest my head on a desk, or to just close my eyes and
stay upright?
The results are now in:
First place: Lying down. When it comes to napping while
leaning back in a chair or car seat, the further you can
lean back, the better, at least in terms of people's post-nap
reaction times and subjective feeling of refreshment.
Second place: leaning forward option. Leaning forward leads to
greater results compared to no nap at all.
We hope this post leads to sweet dreams!
Your PersonalityNet Team
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To read more napping research:
Zhao, D. et al.(2010). Effects of physical positions on sleep architectures
and post-nap functions among habitual nappers. Biological Psychology,
83 (3), 207-213 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2009.12.008
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