But is it so? No, there was a substance in the world that can replace the restorative effects of sleep. All materials stimulants including caffeine and nicotine delay is drowsiness. These substances do not improve or even restore the ability of the brain that has been exhausted. Although certain moments we need a stimulant, but we should be wise to eat them. Because only a real brain vitamins sleep.
In general, sleep is very important for our lives. Experts have to know how healthy sleep can protect themselves from dangerous diseases such as heart, blood vessels, diabetes and obesity (obesity). Healthy sleep also turned out to support the ability of our brain. While napping, has its own benefits.
Experts from NASA have found that a 40-minute nap can restore alertness pilot, compared to those who continued to work without a break. While other studies from Harvard, show that sleep 20 minutes during the day is to raise awareness of shift workers.
Short nap also can ease the psychological burden on the middle of the job. Stress can be relieved by a short nap, so we can wake up with a smile wider. National Sleep Foundation, suggested that routine nap to be a sort of mini liburuan workers. If you can not sleep, do not worry. Just taking the time to be still and relax alone has reduced load.
After a short nap, not only reduced stress, morale was so increased. Try just watch toddlers, their nap always be positive and excited. Conversely, if the sleepy during the day, they tend to be more finicky.
For those of you who work in creative fields, a short nap can be a source of inspiration. The dream stage of sleep is said to be creative. Mary Shelley created a novel based on his dream Frankeninstein. Yes, because creativity was constructed during sleep! Experts have found that sleep occurs when activity in the left hemisphere, this is the part of the brain believed to enhance one's creativity. While other studies have shown the longer a person on the stage of REM (rapid eye movements) during sleep seiang, the better the performance of work and the ability to solve problems.
Day and night sleep patterns are different. One cycle of mild-moderate sleep-in and a new dream will be achieved after 120 minutes in the evening. While in the daytime only took 20 minutes. That's why the recommended nap only 20 minutes in adults.
Phase sleeping dream stage of sleep is believed to be responsible for developing cognitive abilities. Memory, accuracy and decision-making capabilities as in refresh after sleep. Includes a 20-minute nap. Fatigue and drowsiness someone so slipshod, sloppy, forgetful and often make silly mistakes. Tired brain requires additional energy. Such a short nap to recharge energy, concentration and passion needed a hard worker.
Short nap proved even increase productivity. Imagine if someone should continue to work in conditions that are tired brain, of course the end result will not be as good a fit. Short nap is not laziness, on the contrary increase the performance. This is why a short nap in the middle of the work is called power nap.
Napping is recommended in between lunch hour. Just lower the back of the chair or even hold a pedestal under desk can make a comfortable resting place. Soft music on the mobile phone and eye mask can help to take a nap.
Naps are suggested is 20 minutes. Unless it is at home and have more time, may be made full. In young adults and adolescents, a nap can reach 2-3 hours. While a more mature age can only nap 20-30 minutes.
Power nap is intended to increase productivity, not to pay the debt sleep. If a co-worker who kept repeatedly sleepy and need a nap or to overcome it must be repeatedly consumption of caffeine, this is not a healthy sign. There are several sleep disorders that cause a person to experience hypersomnia, excessive sleepiness despite sleep duration is sufficient. This condition is not normal and should be examined by a specialist.
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