Why you need a nap

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Hollie — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:44:23 GMT

I love my naps!!! As a matter of fact its time now have a good afternoon

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Rix — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:41:18 GMT

Naps are a godsend. For such a little thing, they pack a big punch!

My husband gleefully naps for an hour when he gets home in the evening.

I take 40-45 min of my lunch hour, or a 30 min break in the afternoon somewhere between 3 and 5.

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bayboy.1@comcast.net — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:07:47 GMT

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redrock — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:39:10 GMT

I'm not a napper per se, but the Daylight Savings time change this past spring messed me up so bad, for the first time in my life. I HAD to take afternoon naps in my car, so I can continue working and not get fired. On the other hand, hubby is a napper. Some bodies need that break to "reboot" like one of the readers said. He is a new fresh person when he "restarts" I wouldn't take that away from him.

So I understand both sides of the story, but when you're driving I don't care if you are a napper or not, tiredness is a creepy enemy, it will get to you no matter how much control you have over your mind...

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suzy mclean — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:12:46 GMT

Donna, I think your article is solid and makes perfect sense.

Feeling tired can and have caused people to make bad decisions/judgments.

I'm generally a happy, cheery person but today I had a bad day just because someone made a comment about me which was innocent but I found to be offensive.

I don't normally react this way to negativity but because I had less than my usual number of hours of sleep (that'd be at least 6 hrs) last night, it actually ruined my day.

I'm feeling better now but I know that I know I'll feel even better after I get a good night's sleep. Thanks for the article and I hope it will serve as a reminder to all of us to have enough rest from now on.

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Body says Yes; Mind says Yes. — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:43:13 GMT

My Body Says YES, & My Mind Says YES; which is why myself & armywife as an example, do not need naps. Its' when your mind says NO; you need a nap. Rarely does normal physical, body, activity warrant a nap. As a matter of fact, it works to do the converse. Ah, the mind, now here is where the "I need a nap" comes into play.

I wouldn't even begin to list all the reasons during a persons waking hours as to what causes the above. If I had one word to to state why, it would be STRESS. If one could focus on that word, and try to eliminate or minimize it, there would be no need for a nap. For some people, like myself, just a long conversation would be enough for mental exhaustion. Make no mistake about it. Mental Exhaustion=NAP! The body still says yes, but the mind says no. Other basic very important reasons; Age, Overall Physical Health, Occupation, Parenting, oh yes, parenting, produce STRESS=Mental Exhaustion=NAP.Target the daily Stress, eliminate or minimize it, & eliminate the nap.

The problem with naps are they could & would affect your normal sleep time. Anyway, put me in the same trench as armywife; NO Naps!

re: Why you need a nap

Denny — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Sleep aids such as sleep masks, creams, lotions, etc. really help me to catch those zzzz. I purchase them at beauty stores because they sell sleep aids at cheap prices. I use coupons of course.

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Denny — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:01:16 GMT

Cool

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Donna Freedman — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:02:21 GMT

Armywife,

Naturally I know that "not every person orders out or makes bad decisions with money." Nowhere did I say that *every* tired person does this. However, for some people fatigue does factor into money problems because they're just too beat to cook, do their own housework, etc. For these folks, a little bit of sleep might help make a difference.

I used to be a working parent (newspaper reporter) whose then-husband worked the evening/night shift Tuesday through Saturday so I dealt with all child-related stuff. I also did all the housework, shopping, cooking and home repairs. My job required me to work varying hours, including nights and weekends, and I had a concurrent freelance writing career. At that point in my life, just as in yours, there was no time for naps; hence I was a pretty tired person.

Now I have very long days once more: Up by 7 a.m., with luck in bed by midnight (but maybe 1 or 2 a.m.). This is harder for me to do now because I'm almost 51 and also dealing with a health condition that causes fatigue. For this reason even 20 minutes of shuteye can be a lifesaver.

As for whether I'm "just trying to find something to write about," well, of course I am. I write about what works for me and, judging from the comments, for some other people as well. Not every suggestion works for every person.

Thanks for reading Smart Spending.

Best regards,

Donna Freedman

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armywife — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:58:33 GMT

Donna

I really don't see how taking a nap is a frugal hack! My husband gets up at 4 am, at work by 530, works until 7-8 pm and in no way does he have time to take a nap. I am up with him as well, & do not take a nap because I have to take care of the kids, house, etc.. People might be tired, but not everyone orders out, or makes bad decisions with money. I really think you are just trying to find something to write about...