Even The "Energizer-Bunny' Needs Recharging, Once In A While...

   For the past, two, mornings, I have been arising, much, earlier, than I, typically, do. For this reason, I have felt a tad, tired, by early, PM. Today, I did a thing I haven't in awhile...I took a NAP; and, boy...what a great thing it was! Although, our culture, doesn't, typically, promote resting in the middle of the day, there are plenty that do, and, have, historically, around the globe. Mid-day, respite...siesta...'cat-naps'...catching, '40-winks' while in the midst of a 'workday', is a terrific, way to 'recharge'. Some companies, within our own, country, are understanding this, quite well, and, offering time to employees to energize, by way of a bit of 'shut-eye', within their work-a-day world. At a growing number of companies across the country, sleeping on the job is considered a good thing. With more Americans failing to get adequate sleep, companies like The Huffington Post and Nationwide Planning Associates have created 'nap rooms' for employees to grab a few z’s in hopes of making them more productive at work. Imagine...being encouraged to 'sleep on the job', in order to boost productivity. Will wonders never cease? When one thinks about this, rationally, and, realizes the demands that one, typically, puts upon him/herself, every day, and, these, performed, with 8 hours, or less, sleep under one's belt, sometimes, MUCH less, in a 24-hour period, it's kinda crazy. Honestly, how is it that one ought be expected to function at a high-level, when one's mind and body haven't had adequate rest? It's good to acknowledge that there are mindful-people, promoting good, healthful, habits, amongst their employees, encouraging a richer workplace, in general. The last time I can recall nap-time being advocated was when I was in Kindergarten. Guess it's true, then, that it was there that I learned, most, everything I ever need to know! Just Sayin'...