I’m sure many of us will have some experience of falling asleep in the wrong place or at the wrong time. We may have been in a boring meeting or seminar, found it hard to listen while someone spoke uninspired, found ourselves half asleep in a room with no air or too hot, or felt like we overindulged at lunch. I have regularly had to rewind my TV due to falling asleep before the end of a show! Many of these situations are understandably sleep-inducing.

– When a speaker or trainer delivers their speech in a monotone, arranges each session to continue without interruption, or has a tedious message to deliver, their important information can be lost as the audience struggles to focus on listening. Breaking presentations and seminars into bite-size chunks, perhaps including interactive sections, a movie, or some miscellaneous personal work, can help keep everyone engaged.

– Also, staying indoors to work or study all day instead of taking an occasional break outdoors can make you feel sluggish and sleepy in the afternoon. Fresh air can be a great revitalizer, that and a stop for water and healthy food. Some cultures support an afternoon nap, and indeed some companies offer sleeping pods where employees can take a 20-minute nap, but if we regularly oversleep, we may want to consider getting some good health or style advice. of life.

– Make sure you stay well nourished and hydrated, especially during busy or stressful periods. Exercise breaks can also make a real difference by allowing you time off work, giving your mind a break, and waking up your muscles and circulation. Breaks, exercise, and eating are important ways to manage stress and maintain good energy levels by providing renewed stimulation.

– It is also important to keep in mind that if you regularly fall asleep in the wrong place, it may be an indicator that not everything is going well; There may be a health condition, you may be feeling depressed, doing too much, or needing more personal time. If you find that you can’t help but fall asleep regularly and find it difficult to stay awake, it might be a good idea to schedule a checkup with your doctor. Medications, diabetes, and other medical conditions may need to be diagnosed and treated promptly. Also, do you need to consider if you are getting enough sleep, the right quality, and going to bed early enough?

– If you are going through an intensely stressful or busy period, perhaps start by being kinder to yourself. Try going to bed a little earlier, get ready to review your schedule and obligations, and start turning down some of your non-essential regular commitments. Friends need to understand if you are unable to meet your usual dates during this time.

– Be firm about limits and the use of the word “no” so you can focus on meeting commitments you can reasonably keep. Sometimes we have to filter out the time wastes and time fillers and focus on moving forward, to stay as healthy as possible.

– Learn to ask for help. Children, partners and colleagues can help you with some of your regular routine commitments. And sharing a bit of the load helps people appreciate the scope of what you do, take some responsibility, and maybe even offer good suggestions for doing things more efficiently.

– Begin to tune in better with your warning signs that you are doing too much. Getting overly tired, irritable, struggling to concentrate, falling asleep are just a few indicators that you need to respect yourself and your health more.

– Fun and breaks can be a lifesaver during busy and stressful times. Doing things that you do well, that nourish and satisfy you can be a great way to revitalize yourself and keep you alert and alive. Yes, there may be valid reasons why you fall asleep inappropriately, but there may also be actions you can take to ensure you are more rested, ready, and able to stay awake when you need to.