In an article from the Washington Post today it was released that scientists believe that taking naps in the middle of the day is no longer seen as helpful for babies, but it is helpful for adults too. These sleep scientists say that our little naps during the day actually give us extra brain food, especially if we have been working 40 hour weeks and or keeping busy with other activities like school. However, these scientists are not telling us to take long naps but we should think about taking naps for about 45 minutes. In some studies they have found that when you take a nap after looking over information, a nap will help you better remember.
As for my personal opinion I can't speak against taking naps since I actually just woke up from one just a little over an hour ago. I think many people look at naps to be a bad thing, but when you know your going to be up late or you have just had a really long day, I think it is okay to take a 45-minute nap just to rejuvenate yourself.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/25/AR2008042503118.html?g=1
Well then I guess the scientists are right cause I usually have to take a small power nap in the middle of the day, just to keep me energized throughout the day.
I often take naps during the day to try and rejuvenate myself for long nights ahead. Many cities are taking this whole nap concept to a new level by creating napping pods. In NY, and I'm sure it has expanded to other large cities as well, stores have been set up that are napping stations. It's a little pod that you get into, and you can request certain styles of music, or bring your own to be played inside the pod. I believe you can pay in increments of ten minutes for your pod. Many New Yorkers are taking advantage of this by going to these pod stores on their lunch breaks to catch up on some Zzzs before heading back to the busy workplace.