Sleeping in the afternoon
By 41Combedale
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
Greece
October 26, 2015 9:20am CST
In the summer months I always take a short nap in the afternoons. The main reason being that it is too hot to do anything else and I am still energetic in the evening when it is cool enough to work comfortably.
As a result I wake up twice, which gives the impression of having two days, one hot one and another that is much cooler. I've grown to like having a siesta.
It is getting cool now and my afternoon nap is becoming less of a necessity and more of a luxury. I have to decide whether to continue and feel a little guilty or return to my winter routine and do something more profitable in the afternoons.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
Definitely not something as mundane as housework Valerie! Out of your choice of alternatives I would choose to interact here.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Oct 15
@41CombedaleRoad I agree, but I also have a book to finish and get published next year. Housework is definitely last on my list of things to do.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
27 Oct 15
@41CombedaleRoad Yes it does but still I wish it would not happen lol
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
You obviously need that sleep because it makes a difference to your health. It helps to make up for a bad night too.
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@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
27 Oct 15
@41CombedaleRoad that is for sure. Even if I just rest, it helps.
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
Taking a rest is probably just as good and you don't have worry about oversleeping when you need to pick up your girls.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
If you would prefer not to sleep why not take a short walk, that might prevent a headache developing.
@Cdjran2015 (273)
• Manila, Philippines
27 Oct 15
I don't like taking a nap in the afternoon because later in the night is a problem.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
Yes, that can be a problem and going to bed late is another.
@Liberti (264)
• Mead, Washington
27 Oct 15
Yes a good afternoon nap can do wonders to your health and energy and mind. I try and take one too all year round. There are times I don't get one due to appointments or disruptions but usually I get half an hour to an hour. Which greatly helps me.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
A cat nap is often as beneficial as a longer sleep and providing it is taken early it does not seem to disrupt sleep at night either.
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
26 Oct 15
I I also took a nap for a few minutes. It helps me to getting fresh for doing activities in the night even until late of night.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
26 Oct 15
I suppose if you get more done in the evening after a nap, it's a good thing to do. Makes sense.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
27 Oct 15
I do tend to work until quite late at night if I have had a sleep in the afternoon.
@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
26 Oct 15
A nap is good but then when the body gets used to one is unable to stop,l had such a habit and it was so hard to leave it
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
26 Oct 15
It is hard to stop, I agree. I had a little nap this afternoon so the habit is quite strong because it isn't hot anymore.
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