I am the biggest advocate of taking naps. It gives you a lot of energy to excel the rest of the day!
Why you should take power naps
In my monthly column on www.youbeauty.com, I recently wrote that sleeping is probably my favorite hobby
When I was younger, I would always take a nap just right after I came home from school, before starting my homework. Right now, in between pictures on a shoot, or when I am at home working, I still take naps.
How to take a power nap
It does not really have to last a long time, it can be between 15 to 30 min. You can lay down on a bed, sofa, out on a field of grass or on a floor! Even in your lunch break you could enjoy a moment of sleep. (If you are one of the lucky ones who enjoy having an office by themselves).
I believe naps are the best thing for you to revive yourself, so go close your eyes and doze off for 15 minutes or so!
Funny story about the picture above: It was shot by Juergen Teller in Berlin somewhere in the second half of the 90’s. I was tired and during a break from shooting I went to take a powernap. When I woke up Juergen Teller was in my face taking this picture! Amazing it ended up being such an important image in the campaign for Jigsaw. I told you taking a nap is important! ;)
Love, Lonneke
First published on December 18th 2011, updated in 2020
Photo by Juergen Teller for Jigsaw London
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Lonneke Engel
Lonneke Engel is the Founder of Organice Your Life®, a Certified Health Counselor since 2008, and a successful Dutch top model. Lonneke is mostly known for her work for Ralph Lauren. She has worked for him for 15+ years, including an exclusive 6 year contract. She has continuously been working in the top of the fashion industry by doing many high-profile exclusive campaigns for different brands and magazines. Lonneke has retired from modeling in 2013 after a very successful career of 20 years. Lonneke focuses now for 100 % on her work for Organice Your Life®, and on projects that promote green & healthy living.