Read the text below.
A study by a company that reviews mattresses online revealed that taking a nap may make people more productive.
To understand how napping affects productivity, Mattress Nerd reviewed the personality traits and nap frequency of 2,000 Americans through a survey with the help of market research company OnePoll. The survey results showed that those who regularly take naps tend to identify themselves as productive. They are also more likely to report that they are happy and confident compared to those who do not take naps.
Sleep therapist Christabel Majendie corroborated the study’s findings. She said that naps help improve focus, which can lead to better productivity. She added that napping at work can be helpful because it can increase attentiveness, boosting one’s efficiency and memory.
In addition to these benefits, a good rest can also decrease blood pressure and make people more creative.
Despite the known benefits of taking a nap, however, experts asserted that it cannot substitute for an uninterrupted night of sleep.
James Wilson, a sleep behavior specialist, pointed out that even though naps can help with sleep deprivation somewhat, they should not be treated as a solution to poor sleep. For some people, lack of proper rest is usually caused by sleep disorder symptoms like breathing problems during sleep, waking up too early, and sleepwalking. Wilson said that it is still better to consult a specialist to be able to properly address these symptoms.