Who, What, Why: How long is the ideal nap?

We've discussed this before, but this article by The BBC brings up an interesting perspective. Author Tom Geoghegan starts the article with this point,

Air traffic controllers in the US have been advised to take 26-minute naps, after a string of incidents involving workers falling asleep. So is 26 minutes the ideal length of time for a nap?

I've discussed before that a 20-30 minute nap is ideal, so it would make sense that 25/26 minutes is key. However, some believe that 20 minutes is too long. Other than equipping yourself with caffeine so that by the time it kicks in you're up, "once you get beyond 20 minutes, you risk a deep sleep and you can be much more groggy when you wake up." (Jim Horne, Sleep Research Council, UK).

So while 20 minute naps can increase alertness for hours, you also run the risk of just feeling more tired. I believe that comes with any nap though. Just remember to nap no longer than an hour and not too close to your bed time, and you should be fine. If you want to double you're alertness you can drink coffee too before you shut your eyes.

As for Air Traffic Controllers, it's best you get a full nights rest so you don't need a nap.

Something to do instead of napping

I know, that sounds horrible. I'd rather spend all my free time napping too, but we all know that's not how life works. Sometimes we have to wake up and be aware of current events!

So, here's something to do. Educate yourself on the California-based organization Invisible Children, it's Kony 2012 movement and the war against the Joseph Kony, a leader for The LRA. Based in Africa, Kony and his 30,000+ (in total) LRA rebel army has been torturing, raping and abducting children and millions of people for over two decades. I'll include a few links that I think will help you formulate a good, educated opinion on what Invisible Children is trying to do!

1. Invisible Children's Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/invisiblechildren

2. Inivisible Children's Kony 2012 video (29 minutes.. but worth it!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc

3. ABC Article about Joseph Kony (VERY informative)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-08/who-is-joseph-kony/3877490/?site=melbourne

4. An OPINIONATED Critical Perspective Blog

http://visiblechildren.tumblr.com/

5. "Joseph Kony and Crowdsourced Intervention" A Critical Perspective Article by Jack McDonald

http://kingsofwar.org.uk/2012/03/joseph-kony-and-crowdsourced-intervention/

America has finally woken up from it's nap and Uganda is finally getting recognition.. but is it the right recognition and will it be successful?

Happy Over The Hump Day!

Forget a to-do list, just nap!

Ever think to yourself, “I’d love to take a nap but I don’t feel like getting into pajamas or comfortable clothes just to change again in 30 minutes?”

WELL.. your prayers have been answered!

These sleek, stylish jeans may make Grandma look like the next hottest model with the newest clothes.. but they’re actually not jeans at all! Equipped with an elastic waste band, back pockets and great creases, these jeans are made out of a material that is used in pajamas. They come in all sizes, from petite to plus size, and great to both wear out AND sleep in. Check out the upbeat ad here!

Roll up out of bed, WITH your swag on! How about that, Solja Boy?

Doing some outdoor Spring napping?

Get this! It's the Diamond Spring Sleeping Bag: 30 Degree Down. As you can probably guess, it's made for sleeping conditions for 30 degrees and under. You may be wondering who would ever be napping out in the cold in under 30 degree weather, but it's actually sold out; I guess even those in the arctic have to nap! There are tons of sleeping bags equipped to keep you warm in frigid temperatures and with a simple Google search you'll be as amazed as I am.

Even if you aren't in to napping in the cold, imagine how toasty you'd feel in this thing in your house!

Sorry there was no post for today

I lack sleep therefore I lack creativity. Full blown posts will return Monday.

Spring break time = NAP TIME!

Crease Cheek

We've all been through it. Embarrassing marks that show we were just knocked out. But, have you ever took them seriously? Usually within a couple minutes our faces go back to being silky smooth, but some people don't like the ever lasting effects.

Curious to learn more, I did some research. Most of the things that came up were message boards of people complaining. People offer each other sleeping tips and different face cream product suggestions to combat this "very annoying issue." I think it's all a bit ridiculous. I mean, I'm all for have a good-looking face.. but I thought this was just natural. Granted, some people look horrible after sleeping on their face for a long time, but it's not like they're really being hurt. I just never understand why people worry about things like this that aren't deathly.

How do you feel about this? Is the redness and all the marks worth fussing about, or is it no big deal?