NYNAP by Tyler Schmall
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Inside an MRI machine, an abandoned part of a chemical plant, and on the floor of the work bathroom number among some of the craziest places people have snuck in a nap, according to a recent survey.
A new study of 2,000 Americans examined people’s relationship with napping and found other surprising places people have caught a bit of shuteye include a coal mine, on a ski lift going up a mountain, and even while waiting for their food in a drive-thru.
The research, which was commissioned by Lovesac Furniture Company and conducted by OnePoll, also finally put an end to the “do naps actually work?” debate- three out of four Americans feel rejuvenated after a little afternoon snooze, wherever it may occur.
Not only that, 75 percent of Americans also feel more productive after a nap, with 24 percent saying they feel “a lot more” productive. In fact, the majority of Americans (76 percent) go as far as to consider a nap to be “essential” when they’re feeling sluggish.
Results also showed that napping is perhaps a lot more common than suspected when it comes to Americans’ daily routines - 23 percent say they lay down for a nap each and every day. The results found that the perfect length of a nap is actually 45 minutes, with the majority (84 percent) of Americans insisting that a good nap needs to be longer than 20 minutes.
But a nap doesn’t always stay a nap. According to the results, a nap becomes a full-fledged “sleep” after 70 minutes of dozing.
The survey saw respondents vote on the perfect napping conditions and found that the bed is still the most popular piece of furniture to conk out on (62 percent), with laying down on a couch coming in a distant second (35 percent).
One in five (20 percent) say the perfect nap occurs just after eating a big meal, with 36 percent saying the quality of nap is vastly improved if they have their pet right by their side.
“The results were pretty clear,” said Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac. “The majority of Americans look to a quick, comfy nap to boost energy and productivity.” With so many Americans in agreement that naps make them feel more rejuvenated, why is it such a taboo idea in the workplace?
Being tired at work is a trope as old as time, and while 29 percent of Americans admit to dozing off at work, half (50 percent) agree that napping at work should be permitted.
Even more (59 percent) say they’d actually be more productive at work if they could just take some time to sleep away the sluggish vibes. And with 1:55 p.m. highlighted as the average time people claim to be at their most sleepy during the day, a quick post-lunch nap seems like the best idea for both employee and employer.
“At Lovesac, we believe in the power nap. It’s the best way to quickly reset and jump back into your busy life,” continued Nelson. “This is why we created the most comfortable seat on Earth…to give people a cozy spot to sneak in a quick nap session.”
16 OF THE CRAZIEST PLACES AMERICANS SAID THEY’VE SNUCK IN A NAP
Abandoned part of a chemical plant
Driver’s turret of an army M113A1 armored personnel transport
On the toilet in a grocery store bathroom
Standing up on the subway
Inside an MRI machine
Coal mine
Tanning bed
Potato barrel
In a drive-thru, waiting for food
On the floor of the bathroom at work
In the trunk of a ca
rOn a ski lift going up the mountain
On horseback
On the lawn
At a funeral
While driving a mail truck
THE PERFECT NAP IS…
During the day
With a blanket
Longer than 20 mins
Dark room
Cooler temperature
One pillow
After a meal/full stomach
With a pet
Feet elevated
After exercise
TOP 10 MOST COMMON REASONS TO NEED A NAP
Was up late the night before 36%
Have an illness (flu, cold, etc.) 32%
Tired after work 30%
No reason, had the time 25%
Accidentally fell asleep 22%
To feel more productive 17%
Post-meal nap 15%
Kids exhausting me 13%
Other reason 11%
Tired from exercising 8%
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