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I love sleeping. It's something I'm good at. There's nothing better than nodding off on the sofa in front of the TV and when my head hits the pillow at night, I have no problem falling into a deep sleep within minutes. There is one place where I never nap and that's at work - but new research suggests I should! 

The idea of heading off for a lie down in the afternoon may seem strange, but some companies such as Google and the Huffington Post actually encourage it. It is said that a power-nap makes them more refreshed and more alert, and this in turn makes them more productive（多产的）. 

So should we all be taking a sleeping bag and pillow to work with us? A few years ago, research by the East of England Development Agency found 30% of people have their best ideas in bed compared to just 11% who have them at their desk. That suggests people are more creative when they are relaxed - and the agency has called for companies to install beds in the workplace.

A nap in the afternoon is nothing new. In certain hot countries, such as Spain, a short rest or sleep in the afternoon – called a siesta（午休）- is perfectly normal. 

But maybe we should break from the traditional nine-to-five work culture and accept the siesta. The UK's Sleep Council says the nine-to-five working day does not fit into the natural sleeping pattern of the human race and says that bosses need to introduce a more sleep-friendly working day. 

What do you think? Would you feel comfortable going to sleep in the office - or do you secretly do it already?

 

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