All articles tagged with #waking up
The process of waking up involves a gradual activation of brain regions, starting from subcortical areas and moving to the cortex, with the experience of grogginess or sleep inertia lasting 15-30 minutes. Internal and external signals influence the timing of awakening, and waking naturally at the right moment can reduce sleep inertia. Much about the exact triggers for spontaneous awakening remains unknown.
A study using brain scans of 20 people revealed distinct neural activity patterns during awakening from REM and non-REM sleep, explaining why waking up can feel different and sometimes difficult, especially after REM sleep, and providing insights into sleep quality and alertness.
Sleep experts suggest several hacks to make waking up easier in the dark winter mornings, including using a melodic alarm tune to reduce sleep inertia, drinking orange juice for a natural energy boost, taking a cold shower or dunking wrists in cold water to jumpstart the brain, and avoiding screens before bed to improve sleep quality.