Do you like taking a nap in the afternoon?
@prettiemammie (835)
United States
June 4, 2007 1:15pm CST
I don't usually take a nap in the afternoon, because when night time comes i can't hardly sleep. I find myself having troubles with sleeping at night. So to avoid it I just do something productive of my time. But other people say that napping is good for you, it freshens you up, lessens your stress, better reaction time, increased learning, more efficiency and better health. Studies shows that 20 minutes of sleep in the afternoon provides more rest than 20 minutes of sleep in the morning (thought the last two hours of morning sleep have special benefits of their own). The body seems to be designed for this, as most people's bodies naturally become more tired in the afternoon.
Well maybe after reading this I should consider taking a nap:). So how about you, do you take a nap in the afternoon?
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@elisa812 (3026)
• United States
5 Jun 07
Yeah, I'm the same way. I can't really take a nap usually cause it messes up my sleep schedule. If I take a nap, then I have a really hard time falling asleep at night and I end up staying up really late and my cycle gets all messed up. I actually don't nap though anyway, cause I seem to have a hard time falling asleep in the middle of the day for some reason. I think maybe cause it's not habit, so my body thinks it's not supposed to fall asleep or something! lol
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@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
4 Jun 07
Usually i did not taking a nap in the afternoon but i just be in the internet. I am not use to nap but i think nap is good for you. My husband to take a nap sometime and he said he feel good after the nap.
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@amaleigh73 (499)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I do enjoy a short nap in the afternoon. It doesn't happen often, but I'm a night person so it doesn't effect my sleeping at night - I just stay up a little longer. My favorite time to take a nap is Sunday afternoon after church. Unfortunately, most of our neighbors think that is the best time to mow their lawns! LOL
@ssh123 (31073)
• India
5 Jun 07
I get up at 4 a.m. to start my daily chore. I am a self employed person. I need to have afternoon nap, so that the energy gets recharged and I can stay upto 11 p.m. keep working. Situation varies from person to person. Those who are 9 to 5, do not generally require afternoon nap.
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@syain1972 (1011)
• Singapore
5 Jun 07
Yes I do take a nap when I am very tired. Sometimes a 15 minutes nap is enough to energise your body when you did not have enough sleep the night before or you just need to wind down. This is what they call Power Nap. I do feel energetic thereafter and can continue doing my stuffs with full concentration...
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I use to be able to lay down in the afternoon and take a 20 minute nap every day. The weird thing is that I would automatically wake up after about 20 minutes and then I did feel refreshed and ready to go. For some reason, as I get older, I am not able to fall asleep in the afternoon.
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
Like you I'm don't take a nap in the afternoon coz I might have problem sleeping at night. Just like yesterday, it was raining here n my place and I feel I just want to take a little nap and when I woke up I take a cup of coffee and last I can't hardly get on to sleep. I feel energetic all night.
@carryli (875)
• China
5 Jun 07
yes,i like taking a nap in the afternoon,i think it is a habit.In China,i believe that there are must most students have this habit,and some people who need go to work after they have lunch,and they can come home for a rest,these people also like taking a nap.For me,taking a nap can let me wake,and feel comfortable,if i don't have a nap,i usually be light in the head.
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@miaolin (397)
• China
5 Jun 07
I take a nap in every afternoon,and it's an essential part of my daily life.If I didn't take a nap in the afternoon,I would be uneffective on my lessons and had no energy to do anything.Moveover,it's good for our health do take a nap in the afternoon.To let your body have a rest in a day.The benefits you have listed are right,so you should consider changing your way of living.:)
@cappucino_lover (52)
• United States
5 Jun 07
On the weekends, I take a nap in the afternoon. But, during the week, I can't because of work. I would love to be able too, though! Sleep is very good for you. It keeps you more alert and makes you look better. :)
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@abednego7 (1060)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
Yes I always want to have a power nap which could take about 10=15 minutes and that's make me more attentive to what I do. In my case it refreshen me and somehow give a good brake in my brain to make it more active from a half day working.
@xfallenxlostx (2074)
• United States
5 Jun 07
i have no choice but to take a nap in the afternoons. If i don't, i absolutely cannot function. It is never a long nap, but it helps me a lot. i say YAY for naps.
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@xfallenxlostx (2074)
• United States
5 Jun 07
i have no choice but to take a nap in the afternoons. If i don't, i absolutely cannot function. It is never a long nap, but it helps me a lot. i say YAY for naps.
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@tallpaulno44a (1574)
• United States
5 Jun 07
I love a good nap in the afternoon. Twenty minutes works wonders for me.
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@mandalashir (70)
• China
5 Jun 07
No,I don't like to take a nap in the afternoon.I also have troubles with sleeping.If I take a nap,thus I will be awake for 1-2 hours after I go to bed.Only when I'm very tired,I may think of taking a nap.But is usually lasts 1 hour and more.
@dolce_vita78 (8062)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
20-30 minutes of catnap (after lunch) a day makes me feel recharged for the rest of the day. i am a teacher and more often than not, i really feel quite exhausted by noon. that's why, if i have the luxury of time, i take a nap before my next class starts. =)
