A story about how coffee before a nap was the best.
The story of how drinking coffee before a nap was the best. ~A peek into Hiroshima University research~
Hello. We are HIRUNEGAO, a nap brand that loves naps.
Well, everyone, he's going to "come" around 2pm. Yes, that guy.
Your eyes feel heavy, your eyelids feel like they're about to stick together, and the letters on your computer screen become blurry...
That is the demon called "drowsiness."
Hmm, why did it come so suddenly?
Even though I didn't eat curry, I suddenly found my mind melting like curry.
This is good news for those of us who struggle with such demons every day.
Have you heard that if you drink a cup of coffee before your nap, you'll feel a lot better?
In fact, there is a university that has thoroughly investigated this.
This time, we will report the results of our research, in preparation for the afternoon battle.
■ How did you do your research?
The survey was conducted by Hiroshima University, and with the cooperation of 10 students, the results were divided into five patterns and compared.
- A: No naps (just rest)
- B: Just take a nap
- C: Wash your face after a nap
- D: Exposure to strong light after a nap
- E: Drink coffee before your nap.
In other words, everyone tried out a variety of afternoons, including those who just sat around, those who drank coffee, those who splashed their faces, and those who soaked up the sun.
■ What happened after the nap?
First, let's look at the graph of "How sleepiness changed."
The group that looked the most sleepy were the "not sleeping" group A. Well, that makes sense.
On the other hand, the "E: Drink coffee then take a nap" team felt significantly less sleepy.
Apparently, the timing when the caffeine gradually takes effect and the time when he wakes up from his nap coincide perfectly, so he wakes up feeling refreshed.
The results already showed that E (nap with coffee) was clearly more refreshing than B (nap only).
Washing your face and sunlight are fine, but it seems like Coffee was one step ahead.
■ Differences were also observed in memory tests
Apparently, they also took a memory test after their nap.
It's like, "Which word was that I saw just now?"
The result was...once again, the coffee group won.
There were few mistakes.
In other words, not only do you feel less sleepy, but your brain performance also improves.
A nap clears your brain, and then you add the wakefulness of caffeine. It's an unbeatable combo.
■ What does it mean to drink coffee before going to bed?
You might be thinking, "Isn't coffee meant to wake you up?"
Drinking it before going to bed is the opposite of what you'd do!
But here's the point.
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the caffeine to start working.
So if you take a nap right after drinking it, the caffeine will still be quietly waiting in your body while you sleep.
Just as I wake up, he appears saying, "Yes, it's your turn!"
As a result, you wake up feeling refreshed.
It's like he was brewing it for his future self.
Kind... no, clever.
■ For those who want to try it: How to do a coffee nap
Are you interested in giving a coffee nap a try?
No problem, it's not difficult. All you need is a coffee and a chair or a bed.
- After lunch, have a cup of black coffee, preferably without milk or sugar.
- Immediately after drinking, close your eyes and lie down, preferably for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Don't forget to set your alarm (don't oversleep!)
- When you wake up, washing your face or getting some sunlight will help you feel more alert.
That's all.
The key is to drink it and then go to sleep immediately. Don't mess around with your smartphone, just drink your coffee and go to sleep right away.
■ It also has an added benefit
A coffee nap doesn't just make you feel drowsy.
There are a few subtle but delightful side effects.
- Increased concentration (afternoon work goes smoothly)
- Stress relief (feels calm)
- Emotional stability (less irritability)
- Reduced accident rates in the afternoon (especially for drivers!)
It's truly a "quick charge for the human battery."
What's more, it also calms the flames of anger, so it's more than just killing two birds with one stone.
■ Summary: Caffeine and naps are the swords of the afternoon enemy
The findings of this study are simple.
Drink coffee before your nap
This simple step can help you avoid afternoon drowsiness and poor performance.
Furthermore, the effects can be further enhanced by washing your face and exposing yourself to light.
"I can't seem to get any work done this afternoon..."
"I can't concentrate and I tend to space out."
If you are like that, then a coffee nap is for you.
By the way, decaf won't do, because you need the caffeine.
Also, if I sleep for more than 30 minutes I end up feeling sleepy, so I limit myself to 15 to 20 minutes.
Please try it starting tomorrow.
You might even start to like yourself a little more in the afternoon.
Well then, everyone, have a good nap life.
