Feeling Tired? These Quotes From Famous Nappers Will Inspire You to Nap!

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Read this article for quotes about napping from well-known people. They’re proof that a well-timed snooze benefits your mental and physical health.


There’s nothing quite like a solid nap to help you power through the rest of your day. A snooze isn’t just for when you’re stressed or sleepless. It’s something to savor and enjoy.


We put together a bunch of quotes about napping from famous people. We’re pretty sure these will convince you that napping isn’t about laziness.


Plus, hey, everyone deserves to be lazy once in a while, too. As Tom Hodgkinson once said: “Laziness works. And the simple way to incorporate its health benefits into your life is simply to take a nap.”


Ready to get nap-inspired? Let’s get started.

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Quotes About Napping to Boost Work Performance

Napping in the office? (Google’s CEO Approves!) Nowadays, big companies recognize the power of napping for productivity. And if yours hasn’t yet, then there’s nothing to stop you from taking a power nap during your break.


Here’s a tip: If your office doesn’t have a designated area with a cot or a couch, use a good nap pillow and snooze on your desk.


Napping has physical and mental benefits. It even improves your mood. A 20- to 30-minute nap does wonders when it comes to recharging your batteries. It boosts your cognition and memory.


You’ll find that you won’t lose from a snooze. Here are nap quotes from people who agree:

A quote about napping from Manta Sleep that reads: Because the truth is your body is wired to nap. And for good reason. Naps give you energy, focus, strength and clarity that you don’t get when you grind through the afternoon.
A quote about napping from Manta Sleep that reads: Because the truth is your body is wired to nap. And for good reason. Naps give you energy, focus, strength and clarity that you don’t get when you grind through the afternoon.

“With great power comes a great need to take a nap.” — Rick Riordan


“Bosses should sanction the nap rather than expect workers to power on all day without repose. They might even find that workers' happiness - or what management types refer to as 'employee satisfaction results.'” — Tom Hodgkinson


“I'm a fan of the power nap. About twice a week, I'll stretch out on a little couch in my office for 20 minutes. I don't need a wake-up call; I pop right up, feeling refreshed.” — Tom Finchem


“Work less than you think you should. It took me a while to realise there was a point each day when my creativity ran out and I was just producing words - usually lousy ones - for their own sake. And nap: it helps to refresh the brain, at least mine.” — Amy Waldman


“Short naps are good. Given modern workplace demands, this is not possible for many people - but if you have the option, try napping for ten to twenty minutes in the afternoon, preferably lying down in a darkened room.” — Andrew Weil, Scientist


“I'm a believer in the nap. I don't care what it is. 15 minutes. Five hours. If you know someone's going to come back and come to work.” — Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Musician


“I really didn't realise until I got back the work that goes into a performance. You're like an athlete - if you haven't been practising things tighten up. I had to do a lot of practice work, but I got through it. Even when I was 21 I would have a 40-minute nap on the day of a show, and I will still do that.” — Michael Crawford, Actor


“I know I feel crazy when I'm stressed out. You know when I don't feel crazy? When I'm in my nap pod.” — Sarah Cooper

Nap Quotations on Snoozing for Focus, Energy and Productivity

Yep. As we mentioned earlier, napping is great for productivity. But did you know that it can boost creativity, too? And for both, 20 to 30 minutes is the sweet spot when it comes to duration.


According to Sleep.com, by ensuring your naps are short, you're more likely to remain in that “light, twilight” sleep that boosts creativity(1).


Check out these nap quotes from people who snooze for a creativity and productivity boost:

A nap quote from Martha Stewart that reads: I catnap now and then but I think while I nap, so it’s not a waste of time.
A nap quote from Martha Stewart that reads: I catnap now and then but I think while I nap, so it’s not a waste of time.

“Take naps. Often new ideas come together when you are half asleep, but you have to train yourself to remember them.” — Jane Smiley, Author


“Naps are not a sign of physical slovenliness. They are a sign that I am listening to my body. It will reward me with stable emotions, hormones that stay in check, social finesse, continued cleverness, and the ability to write prose that does not make me gag.” — Thom Quackenbush, “A Creature Was Stirring”


“I like to keep myself physically and mentally fit before any important match. I usually take a short nap just before the game and do not practice immediately before the tournament.” — Viswanathan Anand


“Transcendental Meditation, for me, has been a way of turning down the outside racket and turning up the bandwidth of instinct, intuition, concentration, attention. On the light ends, it's a power nap. On the strong ends, it's a giant battery, and that battery doesn't run out.” — Ben Foster


“Sometimes I try to take a nap before shows. That clears my head.” — Louis C. K.

Napping Quotations About Taking One to Rest or Recharge

If you’re tired or sleep-deprived a 20- to 30-minute nap can rejuvenate your mind and body.


If you’re seriously lacking sleep from a long night, a 90-minute nap can give you an energy boost. It’s called a Replacement Nap and it allows you to go through all the sleep cycles. That way, you won’t wake up feeling groggy or tired.


Here are quotes about napping from famous people who swear by snoozing:

A napping quotation from Carrie Snow that reads: No day is so bad that it can’t be fixed with a nap.
A napping quotation from Carrie Snow that reads: No day is so bad that it can’t be fixed with a nap.

“But the important thing is to lie down and fall asleep. That little nap means you wake up fresh again and can continue.” — James Levine, Musician


“Since I'm playing so many matches, I just need to rest. Every nap, it's very welcoming.” — Petra Kvitova


“To have power naps! In the past months, I have learned to have them everywhere I go, and that is key for my health. To eat healthy food is also essential – especially fruit, for the vitamins.” — Freja Beha Ericksen


“Some essential oils, a nice massage followed by a power nap helps me start my Sunday on the right note. After a week full of running around, this becomes the perfect rejuvenation.” — Ananya Panday


“If you're tired, you shouldn't make yourself exercise. Take a nap instead. It's about getting an appropriate amount of work and rest. I get very crabby if I'm not well-rested.” — Ellie Kemper


“I like to make sure I eat as soon as the drivers meeting is over. Then I like to take at least a 15-minute nap or so before the race starts, just to kind of get refreshed. That's something I try to do every time.” — Denny Hamlin


“Sleep more at night. If it's allowed at work or home, take a nap in the afternoon. You'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel.” — Ben Stein


“Always nap when you can. It is cheap medicine.” — Lord Byron


“The replenishing thing that comes with a nap – you end up with two mornings in a day.” — Pete Hamill


“There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled.” — Ovid

Quotes About Napping For the Sheer Pleasure of It

And why not? Everyone deserves to have a little R & R. Plus, naps are one of the most enjoyable ways to spend your free time.


There are several types of naps but the one we’re referring to here is the Appetitive Nap. If you’re one of many who have a nap schedule, then this means napping even when you aren’t tired. (And good on you, if you do!)


Taking this type of nap decreases fatigue and makes you feel more refreshed. It also gives your work performance a boost. And you’ll feel more relaxed.


If you’re still unconvinced, let these napping quotes from people who nap just because they love to:

A quote about napping from Barbara Jordan that reads: Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three oclock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.
A quote about napping from Barbara Jordan that reads: Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three oclock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.

“I count it as an absolute certainty that in paradise, everyone naps. A nap is a perfect pleasure and it's useful, too. It splits the day into two halves, making each half more manageable and enjoyable. How much easier it is to work in the morning if we know we have a nap to look forward to after lunch; and how much more pleasant the late afternoon and evening become after a little sleep. If you know there is a nap to come later in the day, then you can banish forever that terrible sense of doom one feels at 9 A.M. with eight hours of straight toil ahead. Not only that, but a nap can offer a glimpse into a twilight nether world where gods play and dreams happen.” — Tom Hodgkinson


“A friend of mine has a house with a basketball court and a pool. The guys go over and play basketball; I lie by the pool and nap in the sun. That defines me. That's consistent with who I am. I don't pretend to play basketball because I wanna feel like one of the guys. I wanna lie in the sun and relax.” —  Ryan Seacrest


“I like Aurora, 'Sleeping Beauty,' because she's just sleeping and looking pretty and waiting for boys to come kiss her. Sounds like a good life – lots of naps and cute boys fighting dragons to come kiss you.” — Ariana Grande


“I can nap with hustle and bustle around me; I can nap quietly all by myself. It’s something I’ve always been good at.” — Melissa Leo


“If anything kept me awake at night, it would be worrying that there wouldn’t be enough time to have a nap the next day.” — Joe Lycett


“The Italians and Spanish, the Chinese and Vietnamese see food as part of a larger, more essential and pleasurable part of daily life. Not as an experience to be collected or bragged about – or as a ritual like filling up a car – but as something else that gives pleasure, like sex or music, or a good nap in the afternoon.” — Anthony Bourdain


“Let me tell you about the nap. It's absolutely fantastic. When I was a kid, my father was always trying to tell me how to be a man. And he said - I was maybe nine - he said, 'Philip, whenever you take a nap, take your clothes off and put a blanket over you, and you're going to sleep better.' Well, as with everything, he was right.” — Philip Roth


“My biggest thrill in life is to read in the afternoon until I fall asleep and take a nap.” — Sissy Spacek


“I'm the king of napping. I can nap and I snore. Then I wake up, go to the toilet, wash my face, have a coffee and it's like a brand new day.” — Gino D’Acampo


“Let’s begin by taking a smallish nap or two.” — A.A. Milne

Conclusion

So there you have it. Slip on your sleep mask and let these quotes about napping prove that with a snooze you just can’t lose. (Sorry, but we couldn’t resist the rhyme.)


We hope this article inspires you to take that well-deserved nap. Do you want to share your nap quote? We’d love to hear it — and so would other readers. Drop a comment below.

Sources:  

(1) “Why a Nap May Boost Your Creativity” Sleep.com, www.sleep.com/sleep-health/nap-to-boost-creativity. Accessed 06 December 2023.


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