Nap attack!
THERE are many habits I’ve gained while working from home: snacking when desired, taking the dog for a mid-morning walk, talking to myself and settling in for a daily nap.
That last one will be especially painful to give up if or when I return to an office; my naps have become essential downtime that act as afternoon pick-me-ups. Why do my naps feel so needed and revitalising? And will I have to live without them?
There are two biological processes that contribute to daily drowsiness, says Sara Mednick, a professor of cognitive science at the University of California at Irvine and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life.
The first system is the circadian: it prompts you
