What Would Winston Do?

I’ll never forget the day I read a short anecdote from a dusty copy of Winston Churchill’s autobiography that I picked up at an op shop. In the war years, no matter what crazy stuff was happening on the western front, Winston would never miss a nap. This was how Winton rolled. He’d sit down in his smoky leather bound chesterfield armchair with a teaspoon between his thumb and forefinger. He’d drift off, and then “chink”, the sound of the teaspoon bouncing off the polished floor boards would rouse him and he’d be off again for the rest of his 20 hour day. If napping is good enough arguably the saviour free of the free world, then it’s good enough for me. I am yet to master the Churchill sit up nap. I envy those who can drop off in the middle of a staff meeting. On a good day, I can do the “early exam finisher” nap” seated with head on desk. Most days I take the “just moved in but the furniture hasn’t arrived” where I sneak in the boardroom at work grab 10 minutes of carpet time (sorry Tony). According to the Mayo Clinic, a short nap, less than 20 minutes can improve mood, memory and motivation. What’s stopping you from taking a nap? Go on, Winston would be proud of you.

Image: Bean Bag courtesy of Southern Cross University. Headphones by Sennheiser. Shades by Le Specs. Kyle is dressed by himself.