You all can agree with me that you have once been a victim
of such aberrant act. Whenever I encounter such; it was as if I took a bitter
pill. Sleeping at work is very bad. In-fact it has become the habit of majority
of fellows today.
Have you felt it? That afternoon slump when you can’t keep
your eyes opens at work. The best way to deal with that type of drowsiness is
to ensure you get enough good quality sleep at night, thus preventing the
drowsiness in the first place. However, if you still find yourself drowsy, you
can make a few lifestyle changes to increase your energy overall, as well as
use a few tricks to up your alertness when drowsiness does hit you.
Below are some preventive measures on how to avoid
sleepiness at work;
STRETCH YOU BODY A
LITTLE BIT
GET ENOUGH SLEEP AT NIGHT
I can vividly recall the last time I slept at work...o it
was horrible and no ideal at all. Then letter in the day, I realised that it
was because I didn’t sleep the previous night. So, getting enough sleep really helps
in overcoming sleeping at work.
Your body likes routine. If you go to bed every night at the
same time and wake up at the same time every day, your body knows when it needs
to get sleepy and when it needs to be awake. Stick to your schedule even on
weekends, and you'll have more restful nights.
One way to keep yourself on schedule is to set an alarm or
reminder to tell you to go to bed. That way, you won't stay up past your
bedtime without noticing.
If you're having trouble getting enough sleep, try going to
bed a little earlier every night until you're getting the recommended 7 to 8
hours of sleep.
DON’T EAT LARGE MEAL BEFORE GOING TO BED
To help you sleep, don't try to eat a huge amount just
before sleeping, as problems such as indigestion can keep you up. Try to eat
larger meals at least a couple of hours before going to sleep.
ISOLATE YOURSELF FROM YOUR PETS
While your kitty might like to curl up at the foot of your
bed, a pet's night-time movements can make you feel sleepy. Whenever such is
about to happen, I’ll advise you to kick it off.
AVOID CAFFEINE
Caffeine is great to wake you up in the morning. However, it
can also keep you up at night. Stop drinking caffeine within 4 to 6 hours of
going to bed to reduce the chance of it keeping you awake at night.
TRY STANDING
Probably, if sitting will prompt or result you in sleeping, you can try standing instead to get ease with sleeping in the office or work places.
MINIMIZE YOUR EXERCISING RATE
So far, studies show that exercisers tend to sleep better.
However, the actual act of exercising wakes you up because it releases cortisol
into your body, so I will scholastically advise you to minimise the way you do
your exercises.
TAKE SOME PILLS
Certain medications can keep you awake, such as
antidepressants and asthma medications. Ask your doctor if your pills could be
keeping you up, and he or she may be able to help rearrange your medications
for more helpful matter.
TURN ON YOUR ACCESSORIES
Turn on radios and televisions, but also remove items
that erase minor noise If you can't keep out the noise.
DON’T TAKE TOO MUCH FLUID
Dehydration can make you feel tired, so be sure you strictly
avoid drinking water frequently, especially when your body is telling you it's
thirsty.
CHANGE YOUR POSITION
Try bringing your shoulders up or if possible; try making an
uncomfortable posture, so your whole body won’t be straightened.
SCENTS ARE HELPFUL
That is, try a wax-melting system in your office or
use essential oils. Scents such as peppermint, eucalyptus, and lemon can help
keep you alert.
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