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Eco-ergonomics: Reducing Strain on Your Budget - Consumerism Commentary — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:01:05 +0000

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By: Lorne

Lorne — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:24:11 +0000

I find it hard to take a nap when I need it. No matter how hard I concentrate, most of the time I just close my eyes but remain fully awake. EXCEPT when I am driving long-distance (i.e. 300+ miles). I have learned to self-hypnotize to take a nap. When I am tired I pull over to a safe parking area. I have a little mantra that a psychologist/hypnotist taught me and in less than 2 minutes I am asleep for 30 to 40 minutes. Over the last 15 years this has been a life-saver. But it doesn’t work at home.

By: Donna Freedman

Donna Freedman — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:05:07 +0000

Kerry: Your co-workers are probably wondering, “Why doesn’t Kerry ever run out of gas late in the afternoon, the way we all do???”
I’ve done this a couple of times since getting to Alaska. The long daylight has my circadian rhythms all out of whack, so I’m not sleeping enough at night. The mid-afternoon snooze is saving my bacon. No matter how tired I am, though, I wake up within 30 to 40 minutes.
Thanks for reading, and for leaving a comment.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:01:31 +0000

I live about 7 min (10 min) from work. At lunch, I go home, set the clock for 40 min, take a nap, fix a quick lunch to take back to work (even if it’s just cheese, crackers and V8), check the mail, and go back to work. It’s a lifesaver.

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Festival of Frugality » Blog Archive » 232nd Festival of Frugality — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:36:26 +0000

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By: Ro in San Diego

Ro in San Diego — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:07:53 +0000

I can attest to the power of a nap. I am a high energy person who generally naps on weekends and sometimes during lunch hour at work. I always feel refreshed when I am back to my regular activities.

When I was younger I had one semester at school where I had a course load of 21 units. Naps saved me. When I went back to school as an adult (with an infant at home) I napped with the baby to have the energy to get my coursework done and work a part time job while caring for said infant.

I have read (somewhere) that napping helps reduce your chances of heart attack.

By: Stella

Stella — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:50:39 +0000

Ah! Sleep–or lack thereof. My boss asked the other day if there was anything he could do to help me accomplish my goals for this quarter. I said only if he could add another six hours to each day. I’d spend at least half of them sleeping…

By: Donna Freedman

Donna Freedman — Thu, 27 May 2010 05:05:51 +0000

Laura: I think it’s better to give in to weariness than to try and drown it with caffeine. Even a short nap can work wonders.
And when Napsules hit the market, I’ll send you a case of ‘em.
Thanks for reading.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:58:34 +0000

Madam, you are a marketing genius: Napsule! How clever!
I am a big believer in naps. Sometimes I do feel a bit guilty indulging, but I remind myself it’s a healthy habit. Nothing like that little pick-me-up to pick me up.