Nap On The Job? Massachusetts Workers Love To

Tired? Take a nap. At work. It's common here in Massachusetts. As we roll into solar winter, the shorter days and longer nights are hitting hard. Dusk is creeping in earlier, and mornings seem darker than ever. This lack of daylight often brings with it a feeling of fatigue and stress—especially for workers in Massachusetts. The shorter days, lasting until February, mean fewer hours of sunlight. And while this might not sound like a big deal, it actually impacts our energy levels and moods in surprising ways. Enter: Daylight Saving Time (DST). This practice, originally introduced during World War I to conserve energy, shifts our clocks forward in the spring. But it also messes with our sleep patterns, which can have some serious effects on our health and productivity. Sleep experts have long warned about the dangers of DST. Studies show that heart attack rates increase by 24% the Monday after we “spring forward,” and car accidents spike by 6%. Workers are more tired, less focused, and prone to mistakes in the days following the clock change. But it’s not just DST that’s to blame. As we get deeper into the darker months, a lot of people simply aren’t getting enough sleep. In fact, a recent MattressNextDay survey reveals that nearly 50% of American workers admit to napping during work hours! So where do people nap the most? Let’s look at Massachusetts. According to the survey: 18.52% of workers say they’ve napped during a scheduled break. 11.11% admit to dozing off during work hours—not just on lunch breaks. In total, almost 30% of Massachusetts workers are catching some Zs while on the job. Sleep deprivation is becoming a growing issue, and it's clear that Bay State workers are feeling the effects. So, if you’ve ever snuck in a quick nap at work, you’re not alone.