Are micro naps actually effective?

After lunch, many of us get that familiar afternoon slump, an overwhelming urge to just doze off for a little while.

And on weekends or during holidays, it’s easy enough to sneak in a short nap. But at work, it’s another story. Firstly, it simply wouldn’t be practical in a lot of work environments, and even if it was, would you really dare to go for a kip in the middle of the work day? You might be afraid of incurring the wrath of your boss, or giving your colleagues the impression that you’re a slacker.

What’s the ideal nap length then? So should we be encouraging napping in the workplace really then, rather than frowning upon it? What about longer naps?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 10/9/2025

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