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Nap time is the new Coffee Break

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Lead Belly.William Gottlieb/Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways and the Library of Congress, via NPR

by Jill Riley and Anna Weggel

February 25, 2021

A Washington Post column has been making the rounds that examines the pros and cons of napping in the middle of the day -- a luxury afforded to some folks that have transitioned to working from home during the pandemic.

For some, catching just a 20 minute snooze can enhance creative problem-solving, boost and restore brain power, improve memory, create joy, and help decrease frustration and impulsivity. So maybe that afternoon cup of joe could be effectively replaced with a nap if you're in a position to do so, huh?

For today's 9:30 Nap Time -- Coffee Break, rather -- what songs do you want to hear that mention naps or sleep or might even be nice to nap to?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

The Smashing Pumpkins - Soma
Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
Low - Try to Sleep
The Beatles - I'm Only Sleeping