More than a fifth of Brits fall asleep at work, and some doze off in the toilet

RESEARCH has found that more than a fifth of adults have fallen asleep at work, with some falling asleep on the toilet because they are “working too hard”.

A survey of 2,000 Brits commissioned by Samsung found that 22 percent of Brits wandered off while on the clock.

The study of falling asleep at work found that this was due to late nights (45 percent) or working too hard (32 percent) or even boredom (32 percent).

While others admitted to winking 40 times in nightclubs or bars (12 percent) and even at a wedding (five percent).

And one in ten have fallen asleep on the toilet, with overeating (25 percent) cited as another reason for dozing in atypical locations.

The research, commissioned by Samsung, to investigate the Sleep Animal functionality on the Galaxy Watch6, also found that others have caught their attention at parties, theater shows and on public transport.

Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith said: “If you fall asleep during the day without intending to, it's a clear sign that you're not getting enough sleep at night to stay healthy.

“This research suggests that we could all work on improving our bad habits when it comes to our bedtime routines, but to do this we need to have a good understanding of our sleep habits.”

The survey also found that 17 percent of adults would like to try unusual methods to improve the quality of their sleep.

A whopping 43 percent have avoided caffeine before hitting the hay in an attempt to get a good night's sleep, while the same percentage read a good book before bed.

But 57 percent claim their disturbed sleep is due to overthinking, while 49 percent say being too hot or too cold hinders a good night's sleep.

And 32 percent blame working too hard as the reason for not getting much-needed rest.

Noisy neighbors (22 percent), uncomfortable beds (21 percent) and nightmares (17 percent) are also the cause.

Of those who toss and turn at night, 40 percent have trouble even going to dreamland because of money worries.

While, ironically, the fear of getting into their 'zzz's is keeping 36 percent from falling asleep.

As a result, one in four have trouble sleeping so often that they have become anxious about bedtime.

But 53 percent believe they prioritize sleep as much as they need to, according to OnePoll's findings.

It also emerged that only 12 percent have used a smartwatch to monitor their sleep patterns, but 25 percent would like to know more about their sleeping habits.

Annika Bizon from Samsung UK said: “By analyzing the sleep patterns of millions of people around the world we can understand how technology can play a role in helping people adopt healthier habits.

“To improve the quality of your sleep, it is essential to understand how you sleep.”