Any excuse!
People who nap are officially more productive than those who don't, according to a recent study.
Research was carried out on 2,000 Americans and their napping preferences and personality traits were examined. The study found that the people who said they napped often also reckoned they were productive people.
As well as that, they were likely to be happier and more confident. 90% of nappers said they were happy versus 79% of non-nappers, while 89% of nappers said they were confident versus 79% of those who don’t take naps.
The research was carried out by OnePoll on behalf of a mattress website, Mattress Nerd. It's no surprise then that the study also showed that those who had a regular nap were more career driven. Three in four nappers described themselves as such while only 55% of non-nappers said the same.
James Wilson, a sleep behaviour expert behind Sleep Well, Work Well agrees that getting an extra kip can make all the difference to our day-to-day lives. He told Metro that:
"Sleep is the basis on which our physical health and emotional wellbeing is built upon."
"In the workplace it helps us stay more focused, helps us be more productive, reduces sick days, and leads to a more calm and content workforce."
"Research from the University of Rotterdam in March 2017 found that even one night of poor sleep can lead to employees displaying unwanted behaviour at work, such as taking longer breaks or losing their temper with colleagues."
