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Sleep|The Case for Taking Naps (Even at Work)
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The Case for Taking Naps (Even at Work)

We deserve to have the autonomy to decide if, and when, we need rest. by LA Johnson

March 23, 2022
Pink overtone illustration of a blond white woman takin a nap holding a "zzz" sign
Illustration by LA Johnson
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Narrator: Today, the average American is suffering from sleep-deprivation. It varies depending on age, race, and location, but for most working adults, the optimal sleep schedule can feel like a pipe dream. Image description: A crowd of tired-looking workers stare straight ahead. They each wear different uniforms and name tags that represent their occupations: nurse, security, driver, sales person, server, cook, factory worker, delivery man, cleaner.

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