What are the benefits of a short nap lying face down?

Introduction

It is widely known that a short nap during the day can have a positive effect on concentration and work efficiency in the afternoon. In particular, "face down naps," which can be easily done in the office or school, have been attracting attention. In fact, there is research investigating the effects of napping in this position.

Research Overview

The study examined how taking a short nap face down at a desk affected afternoon performance.

The results of the study confirmed that taking a short nap of about 10 to 20 minutes in a prone position improved work efficiency in the afternoon .

The benefits of sleeping face down

• It can be done easily anywhere - even if you don't have a bed or sofa, you can do it with just a desk and chair.
• You won't fall into too deep a sleep - You won't fall into too deep a sleep compared to sleeping on your back, so you'll wake up feeling refreshed.
• You can feel refreshed even in a short time - simply closing your eyes and resting will give your brain a rest and help you recover from fatigue.

Key points to incorporate effectively

• Keep it short, 10-20 minutes (if it's too long, you'll have a hard time waking up)
• Drinking coffee before a nap helps you wake up refreshed (take advantage of the timing when caffeine is effective)
• It is most effective if you do it in a quiet environment.

summary

Taking a short nap lying face down can be expected to improve your work efficiency in the afternoon. It doesn't require any special preparation and can be easily done at the office or school, so if you're looking to "get rid of afternoon sleepiness," be sure to give it a try.