9 Ways to Refresh After a Sleepless Night
A sleepless night can ruin your day and leave you feeling tired and unfocused. There are a few things you can do to stay alert during the day.
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| Wake up at alarm clock:You should maintain a fixed wake-up time and do everything as usual, instead of sleeping in or taking a break from work and sleeping until noon. Sleeping in will only upset your circadian rhythm and make it harder for you to fall asleep at night. Photo:Picjumbo |
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| Drink coffee:A cup or two of coffee in the morning can help you stay alert during the day. However, you should not overdo it because of lack of sleep. This can disrupt your sleep schedule. Photo:Huffington Post |
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| Go outdoors:Being outside in the light will help your body recognize that it is daytime and make you feel more alert. You can eat lunch outside or take a short walk in the middle of the day to boost your energy. Photo:AbsFly |
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| Do exercise:No matter how tired you feel, exercise will improve your mood, energy levels, and help you sleep better at night. If you're too tired, go for a short walk instead of hitting the gym. Photo:Business Insider |
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| Eat small meals frequently:Eating small, frequent meals helps keep your blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. If the time between meals is too long, blood sugar levels drop, making us feel more tired. Photo:Food to Live |
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| Avoid high carb foods:Carbs are often burned quickly by the body and make you feel low on energy. Instead of eating pizza, fried noodles..., you should choose foods rich in protein and good fats for meals. They will help you feel full longer. Photo:Insider |
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| Take a nap:A short nap of about 20-30 minutes is enough to help you become alert, especially when done in the early afternoon. However, you should only keep the nap time short and not sleep too late in the afternoon, to avoid insomnia at night. Photo:NBC News |
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| Add water:You should drink plenty of water because when you lack sleep, your cells easily become thirsty due to having to work harder. At the same time, lack of water also makes you feel more lethargic and tired. Photo:Waterlogic |
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| Practice relaxation exercises:A sleepless night can leave you irritable and stressed, so you can do breathing exercises or meditate to help your mind focus better. Photo:Insider |
