Take Nap at Work & Don’t Be Sorry

It is said naps are good for health and productivity then why are corporates so against it? You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Scroll through social media, take a smoke break, watch Netflix, that’s cool. Take a coffee break, chit-chat in the pantry, that’s already as well. But the moment you take a nap at your work – you have called for trouble. It is said that naps are good for health and productivity then why are corporates so against it? A simple 15-20 minutes nap lets you regain the energy to work efficiently in the second half. Research and studies show that napping isn’t just healthy but can improve concentration, sharpen your logical skills, improve your attitude and make a huge difference when it comes to output. So why are there so many misconceptions about the nap? So why aren’t we allowed taking naps at work? They don’t have to belong, a short-sweet one can let you easily focus on your work. In most jobs, one doesn’t only get looked down but one can even get fired if found sleeping during work. But imagine if it was such a crime then why the Japanese would consider sleeping in public a subtle sign of diligence. “Inemuri” is the term Japanese use which means “sleeping on duty.” The practice of inemuri is an almost 1000-year-old tradition and it isn’t restricted to just corporate hubs, but even sidewalks, street benches, cafes, stores and more. And we don’t need to tell you about where Japan stands today when it comes to advancement and development. Power naps are usual practice there and in fact, one isn’t made feel ashamed or harassed for doing so. For many, the ideal scenario should be sleeping and waking up early. But this isn’t […]

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