Have you ever struggled with insomnia? In many southern countries, a siesta is a common and often necessary part of the day. However, in other places, we seldom allow ourselves the luxury of a short afternoon nap, even during holidays or vacations. This is unfortunate, as taking a siesta can have positive effects on the body and overall well-being.
Restores energy
Nature is arranged in such a way that in the afternoon a person feels a little tired, so during this time the mood worsens, the reaction is no longer so good, the memory gets stuck, you can’t really concentrate and you want to close your eyes for a few minutes or sleep a little. If there is an opportunity, then it should definitely be done, because siesta relieves fatigue, after which work productivity increases, additional energy is generated, mood and ability to concentrate improve, it calms and lowers high blood pressure.
Only 30 minutes
Each person needs a certain amount of time to sleep, one person felt fit and alert if he slept well for only 6 hours at night, while another did not sleep even if he slept for 8-9 hours. Therefore, it is very important to understand what sleep mode is most suitable for you and follow it.
If you do not sleep well at night or feel tired in the afternoon, it is worth considering the idea of introducing a long nap of more than 90 minutes into your daily routine, because during this time you will be able to sleep through all the sleep cycles.
But if you sleep well at night, and you don’t want to catch up on the sleep you missed at night, only 20-30 minutes will be enough. By sleeping for a short time, you will not fall into a deep sleep phase, from which, when you wake up late, you may feel not asleep and alert, but on the contrary, tired and irritable.
All you need is darkness, silence and peace
The best time to take a nap is in the early afternoon, around 2-3 p.m. Napping later in the day should be avoided, as it may make it harder to fall asleep at night, which can negatively impact the quality of your nighttime rest.
Choose a quiet and comfortable place for to sleep (preferably your bedroom). Close all the curtains, blinds, or even use a sleep mask to make it as dark as possible when you close your eyes. White noise or soothing nature sounds also help you fall asleep – choose one of the many applications and download them to your phone. If you keep your phone next to you, don’t forget to turn it off so that nothing disturbs you while you rest. Note that sleep will come much better in a cool room under a warm blanket than in the heat. In order not to be afraid to fall asleep, set an alarm clock. Relax and indulge in a pleasant slumber.
After a nap, take a moment to wake up slowly, don’t jump up straight away and try to do what you couldn’t do because you were sleeping under great stress. Then the siesta will have no benefit, only additional stress for your body.
Melatonin – for good sleep!
Melatonin is a natural sleep hormone that helps you fall asleep and prevent restless sleep, so it can help both the snorer and the side sleeper.
Good Sleep Spray is the first sublingual sleeping aid whose melatonin content helps to reduce the time required to fall asleep¹ and ease the feelings associated with the disruption of the circadian rhythm², while the passionflower plant has a sedative effect and helps maintain mental relaxation and healthy sleep.
Good Sleep Caps capsules for sleep also contain melatonin¹, passion flower and other plant extracts like hops. Passion flower extract is soothing to the body, it also helps to relax mentally and ensure healthy sleep. Valerian supports the body’s mental health, and hops are soothing to the body.
¹ The beneficial effect is achieved by taking at least 1 mg of melatonin shortly before bedtime.
² The beneficial effect is achieved by taking at least 0.5 mg of melatonin on the first day of the trip shortly before going to bed and for the first few days after arriving at destination.
