I'm a big weekend napper. About 20 minutes of afternoon recharging on the couch, and I'm good to go all night.

During the week I also have the urge to shut down for a few, but I've always been embarrassed about actually doing it. At one of my early jobs, the head of sales used to close his door and sleep for a half hour, and he was constantly ridiculed for being "lazy". Turns out he was probably more informed than the rest of us. And more alert.

Recent studies are showing that a short 20 minute "power nap" in the middle of the day can do more for you than a jolt of caffeine. And they keep you going until it's time to wind down for good and hit the sheets. Meaning you won't crash on the couch after the evening news, or more importantly, during happy hour.

If you are thinking of converting from Non Napper to Power Napper read this informative post on the 10 Benefits of Power Napping, and How to Do It from ririanproject.com. Besides giving you info on why, when and how to nap, it also lists the different types and lengths of naps so you can see which one is best for you, like the two-five minute Micro-nap or the 50-90 minute Lazy Man's Nap. As for me, I'm going to close my door for a 20 minute Original Power Nap.

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