What should I do if I can’t fall asleep during my lunch break?

People feel sleepy in spring and tired in autumn. Many people who know about health preservation know the importance of taking a nap. Taking a nap can not only relieve fatigue, but also improve work efficiency in the afternoon. But many people find it difficult to fall asleep during nap time, and feel even more groggy after waking up. There are technical aspects to taking a nap. Only by mastering the correct method of falling asleep can you fall asleep better. Today I will teach you a few tips to help you fall asleep peacefully.

So how can we get the right sleep? James Mass, a social psychologist from Cornell University in the United States, has proposed several methods. The operation is very simple. You may wish to try it at noon according to the following three principles:

"8 & 30 Principle": Before taking a nap, you should pay attention to the fact that the nap should be taken about 8 hours after getting up, but not later than 3:30 pm, otherwise you will not be able to sleep at night (please note that this is just an optimal solution, in fact, you only need to arrange some time for a nap).

Set aside 30 minutes for a nap, but preferably no more than an hour. The reason for doing this is first of all to take into account that different people need different times to fall asleep; this time can also ensure that you complete the "transfer" without entering deep sleep.

Create a safe and comfortable environment: take off your shoes, find a comfortable sofa to lie down, draw the curtains, and turn off the desk lamp and computer. Also remember to cover it well to prevent catching a cold.

Mentally accept the fact that the time is short and you may not be able to fall asleep, and tell yourself that it’s okay to just “close your eyes and rest” for a while. In terms of nutrition, during the morning work breaks, pay attention to replenishing monosaccharides (a cup of honey water is good) to provide the brain with sufficient energy.

After learning about better ways to take a nap, you don’t have to worry about not being able to sleep. Although taking a nap is good, sleeping too much will have the opposite effect. Sleeping too long will make people enter a deep sleep state, the body's metabolic process will gradually slow down, and they will feel more sleepy after waking up. Therefore, everyone should master the time of nap to avoid reducing the efficiency of movement.