In some places, cities close in the afternoon and everyone goes home to take a nap.
Unfortunately, in many places, due to our lifestyle, a mid-afternoon nap is considered a luxury, and in some cases, a sign of pure laziness. But before you feel guilty about taking a nap this weekend or falling asleep during a movie, rest assured, napping is actually good for you and is a completely normal part of your circadian rhythm.
These days, even if we get enough sleep at night, our attention and alertness are deteriorating. While this may be a minor inconvenience in modern times, it would have been a matter of life and death for our ancestors. Whether you’re finishing up a work project or hunting for food, a nap can revive your alertness and reset your neurons in just 15 to 20 minutes.
Very large companies recognize this.
