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Does the 20-30 minutes include the 20-30 minutes it takes to fall asleep during the middle of the day? Maybe I'm exaggerating, but I don't think most people ca

Does the 20-30 minutes include the 20-30 minutes it takes to fall asleep during the middle of the day? Maybe I'm exaggerating, but I don't think most people can fall asleep on demand during the middle of the day. Personally, I fall asleep within 5 minutes at night though.

Dma54rhs 4y ago
While I can't do it I've lived in siesta countries and people actually do fall asleep in minutes. Don't know how but it must be learnable.
- yurishimo 4y ago
  I definitely think it's learnable. I think for many people it's a mindset. After a particularly heavy lunch, sometimes I'll get the urge to go lie down. In those cases, I can be asleep within minutes after putting my head on the pillow/couch. The key for me is to be mindful that I'm trying to relax. At night, I can often find myself laying awake for hours. The quickest way to fall asleep in those instances is to turn on something I find relaxing and close my eyes. Note: what I find relaxing isn't stereotypical all of the time. Recently, I've been listening to people scream at each other about online politics. Other times it's smooth jazz. Do what works for you that day. Routines and habits are also very powerful. If you want to take a nap after lunch, try and lie down every day after lunch. After a few days of repeatedly taking a lunch nap, your body will naturally start to fall into that habit and it will get easier to fall asleep. I'm guessing habit is largely what drives the siesta culture in many places.
rhinoceraptor 4y ago
I take a nap most days, I almost never completely fall asleep though. If I do actually fall asleep, it's often counterproductive since I'll wake up groggy.
- Moru 4y ago
  My hard working farmer grandfather (1920-ish) always said to sit in a chair with your hand holding a spoon hanging by your side. When spoon hits the floor nap is over.
MadcapJake 4y ago
It is definitely more challenging. I only feel like I can easily do it in the day if I am already sleep deprived.
Moru 4y ago
The time to fall asleep is counted in. It can be enough just to lay down and close eyes 20 minutes in a dark quiet room to feel a benefit. Even if you don't actually fall asleep.
gassiss 4y ago
The secret is to take the pressure out. It's about just relaxing your entire body as much as you can with your eyes close, like you do when you actually go to sleep. Even if you don't sleep, it's still beneficial.

Dma54rhs 4y ago

While I can't do it I've lived in siesta countries and people actually do fall asleep in minutes. Don't know how but it must be learnable.

yurishimo 4y ago
I definitely think it's learnable. I think for many people it's a mindset. After a particularly heavy lunch, sometimes I'll get the urge to go lie down. In those cases, I can be asleep within minutes after putting my head on the pillow/couch. The key for me is to be mindful that I'm trying to relax. At night, I can often find myself laying awake for hours. The quickest way to fall asleep in those instances is to turn on something I find relaxing and close my eyes. Note: what I find relaxing isn't stereotypical all of the time. Recently, I've been listening to people scream at each other about online politics. Other times it's smooth jazz. Do what works for you that day. Routines and habits are also very powerful. If you want to take a nap after lunch, try and lie down every day after lunch. After a few days of repeatedly taking a lunch nap, your body will naturally start to fall into that habit and it will get easier to fall asleep. I'm guessing habit is largely what drives the siesta culture in many places.

rhinoceraptor 4y ago

I take a nap most days, I almost never completely fall asleep though. If I do actually fall asleep, it's often counterproductive since I'll wake up groggy.

Moru 4y ago
My hard working farmer grandfather (1920-ish) always said to sit in a chair with your hand holding a spoon hanging by your side. When spoon hits the floor nap is over.

MadcapJake 4y ago

It is definitely more challenging. I only feel like I can easily do it in the day if I am already sleep deprived.

Moru 4y ago

The time to fall asleep is counted in. It can be enough just to lay down and close eyes 20 minutes in a dark quiet room to feel a benefit. Even if you don't actually fall asleep.

gassiss 4y ago

The secret is to take the pressure out. It's about just relaxing your entire body as much as you can with your eyes close, like you do when you actually go to sleep. Even if you don't sleep, it's still beneficial.