Comments on: 7 Simple Rules For How To Take A Nap

By: Porkchop

Porkchop — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:05:01 +0000

Hi!
If you have issues with sleeping here are a few tips:
Only use your bed for sleeping, don’t watch television, read, knit et al….Your mind will associate the bed with sleep and this will train your body to rest once you get into bed.
Have a pre-bed-time routine and follow it. For example, shower, teeth, pj’s, glass of water,set the alarm and bed…this is another way to train your mind into a desired response.
Hope these help!
Carol

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:59:00 +0000

This is great. But I hardly nap anymore =( I work baker’s hours, and probably should nap, but go for walks instead so I’ll be tired enough to go to bed at 9pm. But maybe I’ll try this on the day before my days off.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:17:00 +0000

I *love* to sleep! It’s my ‘superpower’ I think…I can fall asleep in seconds, although on occasion it takes a few minutes (in which I panic that I suddenly have insomnia, and which is usually my last thought before falling asleep).

However, I don’t have a job that allows napping..not that I’ve asked. Hmmm…..

The thing is, if I lay down for a nap, I’m typically out for 2 hours.

@ Chris, I did read recently in a sports magazine that a study has been done lately regarding insomnia and the difficulty some people have getting to sleep at night. Light exercise every morning is suggested as a remedy. Could be a short walk first thing, a run, or even some stretching for 15 minutes. The article is linked to my name.

By: nihil

nihil — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:44:00 +0000

I wish I had a job where there was a place to nap. I keep saying that I’m going to set up a cot in the office supply closet. Maybe I’ll just do that. Of course, then I’d have to explain that to the boss. However, if I’m more productive and feel better may explaining wouldn’t be too difficult.

Really, the whole “American work-ethic” thing is just wrong. People are much more productive if they can nap when they’re tired instead of pretending to do work or try to stare at a screen and stay awake.

By: Ian

Ian — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:50:00 +0000

I am 100% in favor of the 20 minute nap. We have a quiet room in my office and I sometimes use my lunch break for a short nap (since I rarely get a nap at home because of my 2 children; ages 2 and 4 months). If I could get away with a 90 minute nap, I would, but the 20 minute nap is just as good sometimes. My wife, however, has a hard time napping. At night, she falls asleep reading and this kinda backfires when she tries to nap without reading. Its almost as if her body is used to the routine of reading to fall asleep and she can’t do it without the reading.

Personally, I have never had a problem with sleeping or napping (except during times where my kids don’t allow me to sleep). If I could recommend a sleep remedy, however, it would be to exercise before bed. Now, obviously, you donâ€™t want to exercise 5 minutes before you go to sleep, but if you run, jog, or do some kind of exercise about an hour before you are ready for bed, this helps (at least it helps me). I would make sure, however, that you have at least a half hour cool down period before you attempt to fall asleep (and, if you have a bed partner who doesnâ€™t want to smell your post work out odors, a shower too).

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:02:00 +0000

I find that, personally, I either need to nap for 20 minutes or let myself just give’r and wake up whenever I wake up (which could be about three hours later). I often take naps on my lunch break, too. Though I get teased for it, it’s the only thing that keeps me going at work and in the evenings.

As for helpful hints to fall asleep, Chris Taylor, I’m sure you’ve read up on all the suggestions posted out there; don’t watch tv or go on the computer 30 minutes before bed, don’t keep a tv/comptuer in your bedroom, warm milk, yadda yadda…

It used to take me an hour to fall asleep, but I find that since I’ve aged a bit it’s getting easier and easier to fall asleep. Try going to bed at the same time each night and reading a book until you just can’t keep your eyes open any more. As well, if you find that you’re not able to fall asleep because you’re thinking too much, try a small meditation or relaxation. Concentrate on breathing and relaxing every part of your body, starting with each individual toe, and by the time you reach your head you should be asleep.

If that fails, just take some Gravol and have a glass of wine. Foolproof.

By: Platypus

Platypus — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:03:00 +0000

Leave a faucet on? No no no! Leaving a fan on is barely acceptable ecologically, but wasting water like that during a whole nap is just appalling. A miniature fountain (which cycles water many times) or a “nature sounds” CD would be better choices.

By: Zsolt Balla

Zsolt Balla — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:01:00 +0000

For some reason, certain types of films (especially documentaries) always help me fall asleep. They also help you limit the time you spend with sleeping, because you inevitably wake up at the first commercial break :-)

By: Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:33:00 +0000

You still did not provide the only really useful piece of information. HOW do you fall asleep. This is a big problem for me. It takes me anywhere from 45-90 minutes to fall asleep sometimes HOURS to fall asleep.

It gets bad. I an DOZING OFF driving home but when I finally get home I can not fall asleep for hours.

I am on the computer NODDING OFF on the keyboard I climb into my bed 2 feet from the computer and I am up for HOURS.

HOW do I make myself fall asleep. I do not really have a problem staying asleep If I wake up to goto the bathroom I usually can get back to sleep without trouble. but if I wake up more than say 4-5 hours after I fell asleep I am not likely to fall back asleep again most of the time.

I did some research the typical time it takes the average person to goto sleep is 7 minutes. I would be happy with TRIPLE that :-)

Suggestions?