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Which of the following provides greater value:

1. 4 hours of unproductive work

2. 3.5 hours of productive work

If you are like most people you would choose the second option, 3.5 hours of productive work.

To be productive you need to get enough sleep. But how do you sleep if you’re at work? Most work places do not provide the facilities to take a nap. After lunch naps have been stigmatized as a sign of laziness in a business world where laziness is a sign of weakness and energy is a sign of strength. Catching an employee sleeping is normally a cause for immediate dismissal.

But, recent scientific studies have shown that we tend to feel sleepy between the hours of 2 pm and 4 pm and that a 15 to 30 minute “power nap” can increase our energy, alertness, and productivity. So instead of having a cup of coffee when you feel fatigued after lunch, a short nap instead would do wonders.

For employers, providing facilities for afternoon naps or “mini siestas” will increase your employees’ productivity, make them healthier, more alert, and happier. It is a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Lack of sleep is a major problem in today’s society. The health risks are extensive. Among other things, lack of sleep increases stress; stress can increase blood pressure, heart disease, migraines, eczema, psoriasis, and can cause sexual problems. An unhealthy employee is a bad employee.

So, if you are a manager or business leader what do you do? Provide napping facilities for your employees and watch your company’s productivity soar. Forget about the coffee machines; provide a few beds. Don’t be afraid of change. Do what’s right. You might lose 20 minutes of actual work time but the after nap time will be so much more productive that you won’t even notice.

4 hours of work time left after lunch. Take a 15 to 30 minute nap and the remaining 3.5 hours will be more productive.

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Have you found yourself enjoying your coffee a little too much?
Is the caffeine causing problems?

Here is the answer: “Half-Caff” - mix decaffeinated and regular coffee!
This has provided a great answer to the age-old problem that the Germans describe as “too much too soon”.

You need the elevated alertness because of a busy schedule and the first cup of coffee does not seem to be working. So you have another and before you know it, you experience the effects of caffeine overload. The experts say: “Moderation is the key”. Your body can only process so much caffeine at one time, after that - it begins to protest. Symptoms include: the jitters, polyuria (extra trips to the bathroom), an overactive mind (do I really need to be obsessing over the font style in this letter), anxiety, impatience with others, etc.

Caffeine is much more effective and you are able to manage it much better when it is introduced to the body over a span of time. Do you remember your parents saying, “Give it a chance!” ? Well, like most things in life, it takes a little while for the full effect to hit you. Part of the problem goes back to the polyuria effect - dehydration.

Another little known secret to solve many aspects of this issue is to drink a glass of water! The water rehydrates your body, provides for better distribution of the caffeine, and actually reduces polyuria. Plus - good, clean, water is beneficial to your overall system. All this results in delaying that next cup of coffee until your body is more ready to make use of the benefits. Try it - you will be amazed!

Caffeine has many beneficial effects, but “Give it a chance!”.

** Moderation is the key

** “Half-Caff” is the way to go!

** Try the “glass of water trick”

Tom & Nancy are the Proprietors of Carolina Coffee and Tea Company and are part of a long line of merchants - going all the way back to the early 1900’s with N.H. Slaughter Fancy & Family Groceries. As connoisseurs of great coffee for over 30 years, they specialize in bringing you Fresh Roasted Goodness right to your home or office. Working directly with local roasters, they are your direct link to Great Tasting Coffee . You can visit their online store at http://www.carolinacoffeeandteaco.com They have the Good Stuff!

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