Wall Street Journal Nap Coverage 2
History lesson 2
As we’ve discussed previously, the Wall Street Journal has been writing about naps for the better part of the last decade, if not longer.
What’s the Best Way to Take an Afternoon Nap?
2017.09.07 By Heidi Mitchell
Remember that back in 2020, when people were just entering the Great Nap Revival, this Substack did not exist — so it wasn’t clear where people should go to get smart on napping (and fast). I’d like to think that the HR manager of Japan’s Mitsubishi Estate Co. described above found this article as they did research in designing their nap rooms. My favorite line: “Humans are biologically programmed to sleep at night, and to take a nap in the midafternoon, though scientists aren’t sure why.” Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth, I say.
The Perfect Nap: Sleeping Is a Mix of Art and Science
2013.09.02 (updated) by Sumathi Reddy
I considered calling this Substack “The art and science of napping” but wouldn’t want to step on Sumathi Reddy’s shoes — good on her for her turn of phrase nearly a decade ago. I assume her name is a Satoshi Nakamoto-style alias for the person who really lit the spark that came to ignite the nap revolution. She cites research by Dr. Sara Mednick, who wrote an excellent book on the science of napping (to be discussed here later). She also discusses MetroNaps, a company that designs office napping pods. Wonder if they’re hiring…