Do you sleep too much? Do you doze off in class? Is there a better way to nap? We have the answers to all your questions!
First off, is there such a thing as too much
sleep? According to the National Sleep Foundation, they answered yes. This is
for the people that sleep 11 hours or more a night, day in and day out. This
may be a result that the quality of sleep that you are getting is poor, which
might mean that you have sleep apnea or a chemical imbalance. If this is you,
please seek medical attention.
Secondly, can you fight the urge to sleep when it
isn’t appropriate i.e. in the middle of an in-class lecture? YES! You can!
There are a couple of things that you could do to fight the urge. If you have a
piece of gum, pop that in your mouth. If you are typing on your computer,
switch to writing, bounce your leg, tap your toes, switch positions that you
have been sitting in for the last hour, excuse yourself briefly and get up to
go get a couple of gulps of water. All of these things that are listed are so
simple but just might have a GIANT impact.
Last, but definitely not least, is there a trick
to napping? Sure thing! For those of you that may not have gotten enough sleep
previously at night, a nap can be a great solution. The trick is the length of
your nap will determine the effectiveness. The recommended length is either 20
minutes or 90 minutes. The benefits with a 20 minute snooze will enhance motor
skills versus 90 minutes where this will help make new connections in the brain
and can aid in solving creative problems stated by the National Sleep
Foundation. #ChoosetoSnooze
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By: Brittany Parry
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