Why Do You Feel Sleepy When Reading?

Most students find it difficult to stay awake when faced with the task of completing their studies or homework. However it is a fact that even adults tend to feel sleepy when they are reading something besides text books. Then why do you feel sleepy while reading something?

When reading the person is typically in a comfortable physical position. They could be sitting or lying down. This reduces the physical strain we put on the body.

The spot one picks to read will also be a quiet and peaceful one which we hope will allow us to concentrate better on the material in the book. This leads to a state of relaxation after a hectic daily routine.

Absorbing what you are reading will remove your focus from the outside world and it’s associated stress and tensions. These anxieties tend to keep us alert and when we no longer are paying attention to them we slip further closer to sleeping.

In addition, this one is for the students, if what you are reading is boring you tend to day dream rather than focus on the book. This also contributes to your being sleepy.

Wouldn’t it make a fun science project to check which books make you sleepy?