Martha Stewart may not be everybody’s hero, but no one can argue with her success.
After all these years, we can see that her jail time, of which she speaks freely, has made her a more approachable, amiable, and beneficent person, but even after being made an example of, and being brought down by what amounts to chump change for the multi-billionairess, she rose like a phoenix from the ashes, came back better than ever, and has succeeded at all her endeavors since. She’s still out there on the airwaves doing new things in a new way and enjoying great success in a variety of arenas.
All hurdles aside, she is undeniably unstoppable, and one of her well-known tools to success is the power nap, which has proven to be very beneficial to all those who use it, not just Martha.
All power nappers will attest to this little tidbit as a choice morsel, if one is able to do it. Not all people can fall instantly asleep regardless of their surroundings, but anyone who is physically able to cop a power nap during the day, certainly should do so. We can plan ahead, schedule one in, set a cell phone alarm or a kitchen timer and fall out in guilt-free quiet.
Due to the sleep cycle which all humans have, the rule of thumb on naps is under 20 minutes or over three hours. Of course, people who are at work may encounter some heavy pink-slip issues if they choose to go the three-hour route at the office, but if 15 minutes will revive and refresh us to a point at which we are revved and ready for the rest of a tiring day, it is worth sacrificing part of a lunch hour. Even if a lunch break doesn’t exist, a 15-minute blackout, holding all calls, will serve us much better than dragging our exhausted selves around the board room. We’ll make clearer and wiser choices and be able to function at full steam.
This technique is toughest for full-time mothers whose lives are crazy 24/7/52 for several years but, if possible, a kitchen timer can be set for 15 or 20 minutes during the kiddies’ nap time. This delectable guilt-free treat will boost our power for the balance of our day. Though it may seem selfish, it really works to the benefit of all. It will rejuvenate nervous systems and aching bodies, and make us better at any job. If we can’t manage it at all, it can easily be substituted with the investment of a pre-bedtime respite in a hot bath after everyone is asleep; it’s not as great, but it helps a lot.
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