If not too stressed, you will have, after getting out of bed in the morning, around 90 to 120 minutes more focused attention followed by a 20 minute period of lesser focus. This is often experienced as difficulty concentrating. During this 20 minute period you are more likely to feel sleepy or ‘day dreamy' This is often the time that people take a break, grab a coffee or smoke a cigarette as a way to try and cheat this natural break. However, since it has been shown that taking advantage of this natural rhythm has profound physical and mental health benefits, it is a better idea to do what your brain is asking you to do - Relax!
saved bybrent gg on 2008-05-15
