Say goodbye to afternoon sleepiness! What is a "coffee nap" that can efficiently refresh you?

Have you ever felt like you couldn't concentrate in the afternoon or you were too sleepy to get any work done? If so, we recommend you try the "coffee nap," a popular method of resting that's said to be an effective way to refresh your mind. In this article, we'll take a closer look at this new method of rest.

1. A new habit: drinking coffee before a nap

As the name suggests, the coffee nap is a unique way to rest by drinking coffee before taking a nap. Some people may think, "Wait, if I drink coffee before going to bed, won't it wake me up?" However, there is a logical reason for this combination.

2. Use caffeine wisely

It is said that the caffeine in coffee begins to take effect about 20 minutes after ingestion. This is roughly the same time as when we wake up from a short nap. In other words, by drinking coffee before your nap, you can enjoy the refreshing wake-up effect of caffeine immediately after waking up. Not only will it naturally wake you up from sleepiness, but with the help of caffeine, you can start your afternoon activities with a sharper mind.

3. Relax and rest for 20 minutes

After drinking your coffee, take a short nap of around 20 minutes. This short sleep duration is also an important point of the coffee nap. If you fall into a deep sleep, you may wake up in a drowsy state known as "sleep inertia." However, a short nap of around 20 minutes will allow your brain to rest and wake up refreshed. Simply setting an alarm, lying down or sitting in a chair and closing your eyes will also have an effect.

summary

A coffee nap is a simple and effective way to refresh yourself if you tend to feel sleepy or lose concentration in the afternoon. Simply drinking a cup of coffee before your nap and taking a 20-minute rest can help improve your afternoon performance. Why not try incorporating it into your afternoon routine?