TALLINN — In a stunning display of dedication to personal well-being, local accountant Mart Kask, 32, was awarded the prestigious ‘Nap Champion of the Year’ by the Estonian Sleep Council. Mart’s secret? A rigorous midday nap schedule that he claims boosts his productivity by a staggering 37%.
”I just lay back in my office chair and power down for a solid 40 minutes. My coworkers do the same, but they call it ‘being productive’ in their own way. I take my siesta seriously—Kalev would approve!” he stated proudly.
Honoring the Nap
The council decided to honor Mart after tracking the statistics of a company bulletin board that revealed nearly half the staff had taken ‘spontaneous agricultural leave’ during the hours of 2 PM to 3 PM, which usually coincides with naptime.
”Going to sleep means taking care of my job, because everything’s so exhausting during those cold, dark winters!”
While reports suggests other employees are questioning the productivity benefits of napping, Mart remains undeterred. He argues that his naps continue to bring peaks in motivation at all times except meeting-heavy Mondays.
As part of his award, Mart plans to invite his colleagues to a ‘National Nap Day’ in the office sauna, serving traditional leib and kohv alongside the soft sounds of waves crashing—ideal for a power snooze.
At press time, Mart was seen contemplating if a mandatory ‘quiet time’ law could be next.