Sleep and Fiction: Counting Sheep | Life and style

Is a nap or a nap a good idea if you are exhausted?

A nap is not the same as a nap. Napping is a cultural norm in some places (especially in hot countries) where people rest briefly after lunch. We can do this because our circadian biology (biological clock) has a natural dip in the afternoons and there is a natural lull in our vigilance. If we are extremely sleepy during the day, we should stop and take a nap, especially if our jobs require vigilance (eg truck drivers). A nap of 15 to 25 minutes avoids sleeping in a deep sleep, but can still restore the level of alertness and restore the learning ability of the brain, or even improve the mood. However, sleep is not a commodity to activate or deactivate as we see fit. Naps do not replace the need to sleep at night.

Is an hour of sleep before midnight really worth two hours?

No, but everyone should make sure to get enough sleep. Do not burn the candle at each end.

Can we make up for lost sleep during the week with a sleep on the week-end?

To some extent, but it's important to remember that our daytime performance during the week will be sub-optimal when we have not slept enough at night. Sleep is a better investment in overall productivity than working too late and depriving yourself of sleep.

If I wake up during the night, do I have a sleep disorder?

Not necessarily. Everyone has nocturnal excitations, but if they are frequent and bothersome, you should make an appointment with your doctor.

Does counting the sheep make you sleep?

According to a study conducted by Oxford University in 2002, it is "not too commonplace to effectively handle concerns," according to Dr. Allison Harvey, psychologist in cognition. In test groups, those who thought of beautiful and idyllic places, such as a beach in southern France, were lying on average 20 minutes earlier than the night, while they were not focusing on places distant. The sheep counters remained awake longer than their normal agitation ration.