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Midday slump? Science shows this small change can boost your mental performance

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24th Oct 2023
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The science is in: naps are good for our brains. As a daily practice, naps can improve our mental performance and decision-making, according to new research. We explore how leaders can embrace this culture in themselves and in their workplaces.

It’s just after lunch and you’re feeling the slump. It’s not just sleepiness, but your decision-making power, your ability to think up creative solutions and your willingness to contend with the decisions required in the next meeting have plummeted. You could have a coffee or a tea refill. You could tell yourself there’s nothing you can do and get on with it. You could even start looking into whatever the internet is telling you is...

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