Napping Day

National Napping Day is a holiday set aside to help people adjust to Daylight Saving Time. After losing an hour of sleep by "Springing forward," people are more sleep-deprived and find it easier to nap.

Camille and Bill Anthony started National Napping Day in 1999 to promote the benefits - to both health and productivity - of napping.

Fast Facts:

1. Founders: Camille and Bill Anthony
2. Bill known as "Napmaster General"
3. Began: 1999
4. Date: Always the first Monday after Daylight Saving Time begins
   1. 2008: Monday, March 10
   2. 2009: Monday, March 9
   3. 2010: Monday, March 15
   4. 2011: Monday, March 14
   5. 2012: Monday, March 12
5. Nap: short sleep that ends before Slow-wave sleep begins
   1. Power nap: rest from activity or work
   2. Catnap: leisurely rest
6. Advantages of napping according to Anthony:
   1. Improves mood
   2. Enhances performance
   3. Free
   4. No impact on joints
   5. Can be self-prescribed
   6. Non-invasive
   7. No weight gain
   8. No dangerous side effects (unless driving)

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