30/10/2026
Let's talk about power naps... Friday trivia! 😴
And yes, I really do mean it!
As business owners, we need the stamina of a Duracell bunny on steroids, but let's face it, that doesn't always come easily.
Whilst not something I am partial to myself, I've been reading a lot about the power of a 15-minute snooze in the middle of the day to recharge the batteries and return to work feeling refreshed.
Often frowned upon (I think!), I've been reading about how several well-known and respected leaders were actually partial to a nap to help keep themselves sharp.
Did you know the list includes:
💤 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧: Despite famously claiming that sleep was a waste of time, the inventor and businessman was known to sneak in naps himself. A little ironic!
💤 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥: Okay, not a business owner, but certainly someone who knew a thing or two about pressure! He famously took afternoon naps, sometimes for up to two hours, believing they helped him remain productive late into the evening.
💤 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧: The Virgin founder has spoken positively about the benefits of power naps and taking time out to recharge during a busy day.
Now, I'm not suggesting we all start bringing pillows into the office or disappearing under our desks after lunch. 😂
But it does make you wonder whether we're sometimes so focused on being busy that we overlook the simplest ways to improve our productivity.
So, Friday's question: Would you ever take a power nap during your working day, or would you feel too guilty closing your eyes when there's work to be done?
I'm intrigued to hear what other business owners think! 👇
