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Hey everyone, I'm Dr. Michael Bruce, The Sleep Doctor.

Many of us have a 9 -to -5 work schedule that fits pretty easily into the daily rhythms of light and dark.

But millions of others work evening shifts, rotating shifts, or have irregular schedules that make getting good sleep tough.

These are people in healthcare, aviation, hospitality, public safety, and other industries that are critical to the successful functioning of our society.

And while the majority of shift workers can adapt to their off hours,

a third will experience a mismatch between their body circadian rhythm and their work schedule.

That is an awful lot of people in critical positions that are experiencing sleep loss.

So let's talk about how shift work impacts sleep health

and outline the steps that shift workers can take to improve their sleep.

But first, I want to take a moment to define shift work because it might not be exactly what you think.

I consider shift work to be any schedule

that has you working a shift that falls outside of the hours of 7 a .m.

to 6 p .m.

I also count those with rotating schedules as part of shift workers.

These people typically have their shifts change alongside the other workers on their team.

Even those of you who work 12 -hour shifts three days a week can experience sleep problems.

Ultimately, shift work is any schedule that requires you to wake

and sleep at times that conflict with natural cues in the environment

so the big question how does shift work affect your sleep

well working shifts during non -traditional hours can disrupt your sleep wake cycle

that is your 24 -hour biological clock that is set to the rising

and setting of the sun it is responsible for regulating many important bodily

and functions including sleep shift workers experience light exposure

that works against the body's natural sleep -wake cycle for example shift workers may experience short

or disrupted sleep and even have insomnia because their body wants to be alert

when it's light outside and on the flip side

if they are working in the dark the energy of shift workers is reduced oftentimes leading to excessive sleepiness

if this pattern continues shift workers can eventually experience something called sleep debt

that can mean decreased brain and body function poor work performance

and even higher risk of accidents now insomnia excessive tiredness

and poor performance are just a few of the symptoms of

shift work sleep disorders shift workers may also experience difficulty falling asleep headaches mood changes

and reduced alertness left untreated shift work sleep disorder can even lead to anxiety depression drug dependency

and social problems that sounds serious and it definitely can be

but luckily there are steps

you can take to mitigate the effects of shift work sleep disorder first

i always suggest taking a look at your daily routines

and potentially making some lifestyle changes to help fix the circadian rhythm misalignment.

Of course, the easiest fix for shift work sleep disorder is to eliminate shift work completely, but that's not always an option.

Instead, consider how you may be able to build consistency into your routine.

The best shifts are fixed rather than rotating, although the truth is both can lead to short or disrupted sleep.

An artificial light box or another form of blue light can help you maintain alertness during work breaks on a night shift.

Also, avoid exposure to bright light following a night shift by wearing blue light blocking glasses and using blackout curtains.

It's important that you pay attention to your sleep hygiene as well, especially during the day.

Take a look at your social calendar and only plan get -togethers and outings that fit with your particular sleep -wake schedule.

That means you may need to sacrifice some time with friends and family in order to get the rest you need.

If your schedule allows some flexibility, a short nap can improve worker fatigue.

Experts suggest napping either right before or toward the end of your shift.

And finally, consuming caffeine in small doses, say no more than 75 to 100 milligrams throughout your shift, can help you stay alert.

But remember, it's best to drink caffeine early on so it doesn't affect your ability to fall asleep after your shift ends.

Making changes to your routine can be tough

but in the case of shift work even small tweaks here

and there can have a positive impact on your sleep just remember that

if your sleep does not improve with these lifestyle modifications

it's always a good idea to check with your healthcare provider they can take an inventory of your symptoms

and help you create a personalized plan to optimize your sleep

naps can also be a great way to help shift workers

but it is definitely an art check out my tips for successful napping right here.

This is Dr. Michael Bruce, the sleep doctor, wishing you sweet dreams.

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本課的詞彙與口語要點

這節口語課以影片“How shift workers can avoid bad sleep”為素材。影片中反覆出現的詞有：shift, sleep, worker, schedule, experience。這段影片共有 59 個句子、828 個單詞可供跟讀。講話部分時長為 4:46。說話人語速自然，每分鐘約 174 個詞，接近日常對話。 83% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，其餘的詞建議在練習前先學一下。

影片中的重點詞彙

影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞，附發音和釋義：

單詞	發音	釋義
worker 名詞	/ˈwɝ.kɚ/	工人, 工作者
disorder 名詞	/dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/	混亂 /混亂, 紊亂 /紊亂
routine 名詞	/ɹuˈtin/	常規 /常規, 慣例 /慣例
rhythm 名詞	/ˈɹɪð.əm/	節奏 /節奏
nap 名詞	/næp/	小睡, 午睡
disrupt 動詞	/dɪsˈɹʌpt/	破壞 /破壞
rotate 動詞	/ˈɹoʊ.teɪt/	旋轉, 轉動
asleep 形容詞	/əˈsliːp/	睡著的, 睡著的
alert 形容詞	/əˈlɝt/	警惕
lifestyle 名詞	/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/	生活方式, 生態 /生態
excessive 形容詞	/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/	過度 /過度, 過分 /過分
caffeine 名詞	/ˈkæfiːn/	咖啡因, 咖啡鹼 /咖啡鹼
symptom 名詞	/ˈsɪm(p)təm/	症狀 /症狀, 病徵 /病徵
awful 形容詞	/ˈɔːfʊl/	壞 /壞, 糟糕
alongside	/əˌlɔŋˈsaɪd/	旁邊 /旁邊

影片中出現的短語動詞

單詞	釋義
check out 動詞	退房

需要注意的發音

“sh” 和 “zh” 音: exposure /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/, potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/, aviation /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/, modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
長單詞——注意重音位置: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/, difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/, biological /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/, artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

中文母語者容易讀錯的音：

/v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/, aviation /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/, inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/, provider /pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/
詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: nap /næp/, disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/, rotate /ˈɹoʊ.teɪt/, asleep /əˈsliːp/, alert /əˈlɝt/
/r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: regulate /ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪt/, irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ/, milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/

如何用這段影片練習

先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 worker, disorder, routine 這類單詞。

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