# Are micro naps actually effective?

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Podcast: [Do you really know?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-you-really-know-452837)
Published: 2026-05-06T02:59:00+00:00
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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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠ ⁠How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?⁠ ⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/9/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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