Take a Nap at Work Every Day This Week

When I worked from home, I was a big fan of the power nap. After lunch or when that 3 PM slump hit, I'd curl up on the couch for 20 to 30 minutes of shut-eye. After that, I had a boost even coffee couldn't give me, and I'd be refreshed and ready to go for the rest of the day.

It's actually a scientifically proven phenomenon: Studies show that naps not only improve your feeling of sleepiness, they can boost your mood, enhance your analytical and learning abilities, and banish stress. Even a 10 to 20 minute sleep session can give you a quick dose of alertness

Pretty clear benefits, right? But though a few workplaces are beginning to recognize them (AOL and Yext, for example, have installed in-office nap rooms), it's still not exactly widely accepted to pass out on the break room couch Read more...