“Taking naps sounds so childish. I prefer to call them horizontal life pauses.”

—Author Unknown

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What do Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, John F. Kennedy, Margaret Thatcher, and Eleanor Roosevelt have in common?

Beyond being highly regarded public figures, they all claimed openly to value a good nap to renew and restore their energy, refresh their minds, and boost their creativity.

In the world of sports, Christiano Ronaldo, Novak Djokovic, and Lebron James also proclaim the benefits of these blocks of shut-eye to bolster their performances.

EXERCISE:

At what points in your day would taking a horizontal life pause make the biggest difference?

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