Comments on: HR Policy – Power Naps Rule

By: Karla Porter

Karla Porter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:22:12 +0000

Thanks for updating. I took such a profoundly deep REM nap I didn't know what country I was in when I awoke. That's the kind of sleep I like. It's like having a a whole other life.

By: Margo Rose

Margo Rose — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:15:08 +0000

Who knew that on October 24, 2009 you'd write a post that still has legs today. If I were a smart woman, I'd update the data and write about it myself. Yes, I'm just that passionate about the power of taking powernaps. Today, it is Sunday, and I took my siesta. It was glorious. After a day of guitar shopping with my Son, Noah I was tired. After an hour of rest, I feel completely refreshed and renewed. Tonight the Grammys are on, and I'll be watching them with friends. If I hadn't had my powernapsrule today, I would not feel as rested and ready to interact.

Thank you Karla for my weekly nap journal. I enjoy checking in with this topic as regularly as I can. One day, I will establish a powernaps rule policy in a progressive office somewhere. Take care my friend.

By: Karla Porter

Karla Porter — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:34:15 +0000

@Margo You #powernapsrule passion is undeniable. Lots of places that have hourly employees have rules like a 15 minute break for every 4 hours worked. Salaried employees really shouldn't have anyone breathing down their necks and ought to be able to take breaks when they need them considering they probably put in at least 45 hours per week but most likely 50-55. I want to make a suggestion. Cots are nice but they take up a lot of room. I'm suggesting wall hooks to tend hammocks. When it's break time just tend your hammock and take it down when you are done. That way it's sanitary too and you don't have to worry about wiping down the surface like with gym equipment. Also, you don't have beds all over the place.. I slept in a hammock for years in Mexico and one of the huge benefits is there is no messy bed to make.

By: Margo Rose

Margo Rose — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:54:04 +0000

After burning the candle at both ends this week, I need to take a well-deserved #powernap. According to your study, 66% of workplaces don't allow time for powernaps. Yet, wouldn't we all be more productive if we could take a siesta? I'm not talking about having a snore-fest, rather a simple room, with a cozy cot where a person could shut their eyes for 10 to 15 minutes. Just think of how much more productive we would be if we weren't over tired. Did you know that sleep deprivation causes more car accidents than drunk drivers? It's true. While I don't have the most recent statistics, people who are tired make more errors in judgement than people who are refreshed. Therefore, Karla, I want to lobby congress for a #powernaprules stipulation in workplace policy. There has to be a think tank somewhere that would support this. Ok, lobbying congress might be taking the issue too far, and surely I jest. But, with that said, I believe with all my heart that if employees were allowed to take breaks every 5-6 hours they would feel better, and be better team players. There's a stigma about napping at work. Now, I'm not advocating narcoleptic nods behind your computer screen…all I asking for is the ability to shut my eyes during my regularly scheduled breaks without being judged. No, I'm not a sleepy slacker. Nor, do I take naps during the work week. Often, when I do I wake up even more tired, but I think this is because there's such a taboo against napping. It's Sunday. I'm about to take my powernap now. As promised, I am making my weekly journal entry on your blog on behalf of the #powernaps rule contingency.

By: karlaporter

karlaporter — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:33:55 +0000

Margo – A true testament to the virtues of #powernapsrule. You are welcome to use this post as your napping journal =)

Paris22 – You sound cranky like you need a nap.

By: Paris22

Paris22 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:28:24 +0000

PowerNapsRule very overrated along with Google Wave, Employer Branding and Global Warming. I added the last one for Jerry Albright

By: karlaporter

karlaporter — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:00:49 +0000

It's 5:50p.m. Jan2nd 2010 and the ding of a tweet alert just woke me up. It was @HRMargo suggesting updating this post. What a fun idea! I'm going to take her up on that. Anytime I have an incredibly good nap I'm going to write about it here. You're invited to do the same, of course. I think I napped for 2 hours and dreamed of conversations with friends. I awoke to Diablo under the covers snuggled behind my knees, Chanel in the crook of my elbow and Nena at my feet. All of us happy for the warmth of the fireplace on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Here's to #powernapsrule!

By: Margo Rose

Margo Rose — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:57:15 +0000

Today I was exhausted, I mean absolutely zonked. All the holiday parties, football games, late night television had taken its toll, and today was the day: I knew I had to have a nap. Not just any nap mind you, I had to have a #powernapsrule kind of nap. The reason I like this post so much is that it validates the virtues of napping, its restorative powers, and it validates the occasional need to nap breaks at work. I think what would be fun is to come back to this post weekly, and report about my nap. Today's nap was a bit light. I was listening to my favorite music. I like napping with music in the background. I find it soothing. Then I like to switch the songs out when I'm waking up, to pep me up. For instance, after today's snooze, I tuned on my favorite popular song, “Tik Tok,” by Keisha. That is my happy song, and it makes me want to dance. Now I'm ready to go out, visit with friends, and have a splendid evening. Thanks Karla for giving voice to the nappers of the world. Nappers Unite. Now, wouldn't it be funny if we added a powernapsrule track at one of the upcoming unconferences?

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