Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sleep how we take thee for granted

We live in a hectic world. We are so constantly on the go, we steal time from sleep just so we can get more done.  Well, here we go, a siesta contest. Folks got 20 minutes to take a nap. Some did not fall asleep. But one guy managed to sleep for 17 minutes.  Not only falling asleep in 3 minutes, but he was also recorded snoring at 70 decibels.  My mother snored all the time, wonder what her level would be at.

But a couple of Americans read about the contest online and showed up to win second and third place. (Read the article here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39816469/ns/world_news-weird_news/ )

I have read many articles about sleep. Probably because I lack in good quality sleep all the time. Such is life. However, to increase mental sharpness or acuity a person would benefit from a 20 minute nap. Anything longer and you risk waking up more tired than when you fell asleep.  But who has 20 minutes to stop mid day and take a nap. I’m thinking that maybe I should schedule that time in a couple times a week. Laundry can wait can it not?  Yes, it can.

Mishelle

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