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Napping

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Napping

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3. Elementary

To nap or not to nap?

NAPPING

1. The science 2. Culture and napping 3. How to put it into practice

DEFINITION

To sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day.

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Do you like to nap?

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What are the downsides of napping?

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If you're tired, would you prefer...

LACK OF SLEEP

Decreased productivity Higher chance of accidents Memory issues Mood changes Weight gain Chronic health issues (diabetes, heart disease, depression)

NAPS > COFFEE

Boost learning Improve alertness Generally improve cognitive abilities ... without a crash!

NAP TIPS

1. Keep it short 2. Early afternoon 3. Restful environment

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What is the most unique place you have taken a nap?

NAPPUCCINO

"Coffee Nap" Caffeine's efects take about 30 mins to peak Reduce adenosine (sleepy chemical) while you nap, so the caffeine is more effective

NAPPING CULTURE

Siestas: Spain, Greece, Ecuador, Nigeria Inemuri: Japan - "Being present while sleeping" Uti: Iceland - Napping outside Wǔshuì: China - Mid-day nap North America: working culture

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Are there any unique napping or sleeping customs in your country?

NAPPING AT WORK

Keep a hammock to take to the park Nap room in the office Nap pods (see photo)

NAPPING IN PUBLIC

Props: sunglasses, headphones, a timer, something cosy Dress Comfy: get into your work clothes later Location: safety first, not too isolated, near staff, window/wall Keep belongings close

IDIOM

Catnap: A very brief but restful period of sleep. I'm going to try to squeeze in a catnap before my next shift starts, or else I'll be feeling sluggish for the entire evening.

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Sleep on it: when you have to make an important decision and do not want to make it in a hurry

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Hit the hay: when someone wants to tell another person that they are going to bed

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What do you do to relax and get ready for a nap?

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Are you ready for a nap right now?

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Full Video Duration: 36 minutes
Aired: over 2 years ago

NAPPING

DEFINITION

LACK OF SLEEP

NAPS > COFFEE

NAP TIPS

NAPPUCCINO

NAPPING CULTURE

NAPPING AT WORK

NAPPING IN PUBLIC

IDIOM

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IDIOM

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