For those of you who find the afternoons tiring, a nap really helps.

In the afternoon, my concentration starts to wane.
I was able to work normally just a moment ago, but suddenly my eyelids became heavy and I was more bothered by the sound of someone yawning than the sound of the keyboard...

Have you ever had that experience? It's actually a natural reaction of your body.

So what do you do? Take a nap.
If you're someone who thinks, "I'm not a kid anymore, so I don't take naps," then you should read on. We'll introduce the results of our nap experiments and some tips.

Did you know that Mitsubishi Estate conducted a nap experiment?

One day, an experiment was conducted in which a "nap room" was set up in the office and employees were allowed to use it freely. The experiment lasted for about a month and involved 12 people. The experiment was conducted in cooperation with the sleep experts, Neurospace.

What we did was simple: we created an environment where people could use the nap room whenever they wanted, and then observed how much naps actually affected their productivity and concentration at work.

But this small change of "Let's try getting some sleep" made a huge difference.

As for the results...

The first surprising thing was that about 67% of people felt that taking a nap improved their concentration .
Furthermore, nearly 80% of respondents said they would like to continue taking naps in the future.

People who had always thought of naps as a luxury began to realize, "Hey, this is working..."

And it's not just for self-satisfaction.
There were many realistic comments such as, "I didn't feel sleepy during the afternoon meeting," "My thoughts were clearer than before," and "I didn't feel as tired in the evening."

Isn't this pretty amazing?

The actual voice is very realistic

• My head was clear and my afternoon work was easier.
• I was shocked to find that I no longer felt sleepy during meetings.
• I especially appreciate a nap when I'm tired.
• Sleeping actually turns on your motivation switch
• Your body will feel relaxed until the evening. No fatigue will remain.

Just reading it makes you nod and say, "I understand!"
It's tempting to believe these kinds of comments more than the data itself.

First of all...why do we feel sleepy in the afternoon?

Eat lunch and take a break.
Feeling sleepy at this time is actually a natural cycle of the body.

Between 1pm and 3pm is a time when energy levels tend to drop.
Both your brain and body are saying, "Give me a break."

However, if you try to force yourself to "get through it with determination," your efficiency will drop and you will end up spending more and more time on work.

So wouldn't it be much smarter to just close your eyes for 10 to 20 minutes and reset your brain?

There are some tips for taking a nap successfully

A nap doesn't just mean sleeping.
Just by knowing a few simple tricks, the results will be completely different.

- Keep the time to within 10 to 20 minutes

If you sleep for more than 30 minutes, you may fall into a deep sleep and feel sluggish.
If you want to wake up feeling refreshed, keep it short and sweet.

・Use an eye mask and earplugs to create a comfortable environment

The bright office lights, the sound of your colleagues keyboarding...
Even the slightest stimulation can make your sleep shallow.
Eye mask + earplugs or quiet music, that's all you need to feel heaven.

Drink coffee before going to bed

This is a surprising secret trick. It's called a "caffeine nap."
Caffeine takes 20 to 30 minutes to start working after you take it.
If I drink a cup of coffee before taking a nap, I feel refreshed when I wake up.

Don't feel guilty about taking a break

Japanese people tend to like themselves when they are working hard.

However, a car that runs at full throttle for long periods of time will eventually overheat.
Taking a break doesn't mean slacking off.
Rather, it's better to think of it as "taking a break so I can work properly."

A nap is an important time to tune yourself into your day.

Finally, I want to say one more thing

• About two-thirds of people feel that taking a nap increases their productivity
• 80% of people wanted to continue
• There were many positive comments, such as "I feel refreshed," "It helps me think," and "I don't get sleepy during meetings."

This isn't about any special people.
It's just ordinary working people trying out a little nap during the day.

That little habit can change your performance for the afternoon.

So...

If you feel like "I'm feeling a bit dazed this afternoon,"
Try closing your eyes for at least five minutes.

You can also lean your head on the desk.
Just close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Find your own "nap style."

You'll probably look a little different in the afternoon.
And you probably think the same.

"Why didn't I start taking naps sooner?"