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But here's the reality: naps are a powerful source of competitive advantage. The recent evidence is overwhelming: naps are not just physically restorative, but also improve perceptual skills, motor skills, reaction time, and alertness.

I experienced the power of naps myself when I was writing my new book, The Way We're Working Isn't Working. I wrote at home, in the mornings, in three separate, highly focused 90 minute sessions. By the time I finished the last one, I was usually exhausted--physically, mentally, and emotionally. I ate lunch and then took a 20 to 30 minute nap on a Barcalounger chair, which I bought just for that purpose.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Why Companies Should Make Employees Take Naps | Fast Company

Author: Tony Schwartz