A siesta (from Spanish, pronounced [ˈsjesta] and meaning "nap") is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. Such a period of sleep is a common tradition in some countries, particularly those where the weather is warm. Now that I have the time while on holiday and the weather is getting warmer, I quite like the idea of having an afternoon nap.
I've just never been a napper because once I'm up, I'm up. I'm not saying naps are bad for you, I'm saying naps usually aren't for me. However, when I sit down with a cup of tea and start some reading, I can easily find myself drifting off and then waking to find most of the day has passed.
People who don't nap aren't any less tired than people who do, they aren't as in tune with their body's cues that tell them they're feeling tired. So, relaxing on a holiday break is an excellent way to wind down and enjoy that siesta.
Having a single thirty-minute sleep in the middle of the day can energise your day, making you more creative and wiser in the afternoon. So, no need to feel guilty, as that post lunchtime nap is essential in maximising productivity.
I've just never been a napper because once I'm up, I'm up. I'm not saying naps are bad for you, I'm saying naps usually aren't for me. However, when I sit down with a cup of tea and start some reading, I can easily find myself drifting off and then waking to find most of the day has passed.
People who don't nap aren't any less tired than people who do, they aren't as in tune with their body's cues that tell them they're feeling tired. So, relaxing on a holiday break is an excellent way to wind down and enjoy that siesta.
Having a single thirty-minute sleep in the middle of the day can energise your day, making you more creative and wiser in the afternoon. So, no need to feel guilty, as that post lunchtime nap is essential in maximising productivity.