People who take naps are more productive, a new study has found.
Yes, you read that correctly.
As counterproductive as it may seem, catching a bit of shut eye may be the key to getting more done during your day - and, generally, to feeling better all around.
The
study looked at the napping preferences and the personality traits of 2,000 Americans - and found that those who classified them as nappers had a
whole lot of benefits.
For example, 93 per cent of nappers said that they were productive - comapred to 65 per cent of non-nappers.
But it's not only that.
90 per cent of nappers said that they were happy compared to 79 per cent of non-nappers. Meanwhile, 89 per cent of nappers said they were confident - again, compared to 79 per cent of non-nappers.
83 per cent of nappers said that they felt they have a healthy work-life balance, compared to 62 per cent of non-nappers.
So, turns out taking that afternoon kip may actually be
really good for you - in more ways than just catching up on a bit of rest.
The research, which was conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Mattress Nerd, also found that 79 per cent of people are
extremely dedicated to their naps - so much so that they consider it a hobby.
And 55 per cent of people said that they would be willing to take a pay cut if it meant they could have a snooze at their job.
"Napping is no longer a sign of laziness, but it’s another tool we can use to make us more productive in life," a spokesperson for the company said.
Sounds good to us.
