Concurrents – Environmental Psychology: Nap Time!
As kids, we all took naps (some more willingly than others), and many of us still sneak a nap every so often now that we’re adults – even occasionally as a break while we’re at work. Cognitive scientists have found that naps are good for us in many, many ways – no wonder we continue to take them – and designing spaces for napping in workplaces seems to be a good idea. It’s not a new one, however, as Weir reports, “Daytime dozing is becoming a workplace trend. Ben & Jerry’s, Zappos, Uber and Google have installed dedicated nap spaces in their headquarters in hopes that some midday shuteye will boost employee productivity and creativity.” Research cited by Weir, along with expert interviews she conducted, link napping with “a variety of immediate benefits,’ even for those who have gotten a full night’s sleep. These include improved alertness, logical reasoning, memory …
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