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You Can Get By with Less Sleep—but Should You?

The conventional belief seems to be that you shouldn't get less than six hours of sleep a night. It turns out that with preparation, you can train yourself to get by on less—but is that a good idea? A lack of sleep can impair judgment, concentration, and reasoning, so think carefully before staying up.

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The Benefits of Sleeping on the Job

Taking naps has numerous benefits, including increased alertness, enhanced performance, and reduced mistakes and accidents. With advantages like that, it's no wonder some companies are designating "nap rooms" in the office and letting employees get some shut-eye during work hours! Would you nap at work?

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How to Wake Up Earlier

Even if you’re superefficient in your work, there aren’t enough hours in the day. One alternative: Getting up earlier. Not a chance, you say? Actually, one of the things that might make it feasible to get up earlier is to get a better night’s sleep.

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Learning While Sleeping

Napping on the job can recharge a tired mind, boost energy, and increase productivity. Now emerging research shows that people might potentially have the ability to learn new things while sleeping. Naomi Karten writes on the brain's ability to learn while resting.

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