It’s inevitable that sometimes you will not get a good night’s sleep for various reasons. Often times we have a full day of work ahead of us and other life commitments that cannot be put aside, and we have to power through our day despite our lack of sleep. There are certain things you can do that can help you continue to function normally until you can make it back into bed.
Drink Water
Being dehydrated can make you even more tired, and it works the other way too. Drinking lots of water will help you feel more awake and alert. Furthermore, drinking lots of water will make you have take several bathroom breaks, which is a great way to stay active and avoid staying falling asleep at your desk! Adding lemon to your water is an additional way to make you feel even more awake!
Get your blood moving
As ironic as it may sound, a workout is a wonderful way to wake up. Exercise increases energy as well as adrenaline levels through the body’s circulation. Furthermore, it speeds up your metabolic rate. These changes in your body should do just the trick to help you get through the day. And exercise will always help you sleep better if that was your initial issue. You may not have time for a full workout, so trying running up and down a staircase, or going on a short walk. It can really go a long way.
Avoid large meals
Eating large meals, as well as junk food or a lot of carbohydrates should be avoided. Eating these kinds of food will only make you more tired. Opt for lighter meals that are protein filled, and especially aim to eat foods with tyrosine. Some examples of things you should be eating on a tired day include whole grains, fruits and vegetables, yogurt, chicken and fish. These foods will keep you alert and won’t slow you down in the same way that heavy foods do.
Go outside
Going outside is another great way to help you get through a day without enough sleep. Sunlight is proven to help you fight tiredness since it increases vitamins D and B in your body. In addition, sunlight is small doses can seriously change your mood, as well as help you better focus and improve your immune system. When you don’t sleep enough, your immune system is much more vulnerable than usual. If you don’t have time to make it outside, try to sit near by to a window, or at the very least in a room with high-intensity light.
Take a cold shower
Taking a cold shower will help stimulate your body. Although the cold water will be a sudden shock, it is just what you need to wake up. You probably won’t have the time to take several cold showers throughout the day, but even one before you leave the house can really give you that extra push. If you really have no time for a shower, splash cold water on your face in the restroom at work whenever you can.
