12 tips to beat sleepiness to be alert when working

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Admittedly - the best way to keep energy is to have a good night's sleep. However, sometimes you don't have enough time to rest. Early in the morning, eyes closed and opened to the office, everyone probably guessed that the reason was because you lacked sleep.

Therefore, we have collected the simplest, most effective methods to help you combat sleepiness and enhance vitality throughout the day. Please refer to 12 tips on how to fly sleepiness to be alert when working below!

Do not drink a lot of coffee or energy drinks

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These drinks can help you increase energy for a short period of time but you will lose the remaining energy in your body. Moreover, it will be very difficult to fully recover the energy the next morning.

Hot contrast shower

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Hot or cold shower or just washing your face with cold water is enough. This classic tip is always useful.

Absorb more oxygen

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Oxidation is a good way to wake up your brain. You can do the following exercises to provide extra oxygen to your brain.

1. Lie down on the floor or any plane.
2. Put one hand on your abdomen under your ribs. Put the other hand on your chest.
3. Breathe deeply through your nose until you feel your belly pushing your hands up. Keep your hands firmly on your chest.
4. Then, exhale through your mouth as if you are whistling. At this point, you will feel your hands on your stomach lower. Expel air.

Do this exercise about 5-10 times and you will feel energetic.

Have ice cream in the breakfast menu

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Although this contradicts the previous view, ice cream really helps to wake up your brain. It is not due to sugar, but by cold temperatures when eating. Note: This method should not become a habit.

Doing morning excercises

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You do not need to practice a full exercise. Only 3-5 exercises are enough to provide more energy for the body.

See also: Methods to help prevent drowsiness and instant alertness for office people

Soak in a hot tub with eucalyptus or pine oil

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A few drops of aromatic essential oils in a hot tub can be miracles. Surprisingly, taking a shower or soaking in hot water in the morning is more beneficial than you think.

Go out

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Open the window and breathe fresh air. If the outside temperature is lower, you will feel comfortable in just a few minutes.

Plan the day

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Follow the plan. By writing important things to do in paper, don't leave too much information to make your brain overactive. You can focus on completing tasks instead of just remembering it.

Eat less sugar

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An increase in blood sugar can make you feel tired. If you want to eat something sweet, choose fruit; they are a healthy choice.

Work in a place with lots of light

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When sitting in the dark, you will naturally feel tired and want to sleep more.

Take a nap for 15-20 minutes in the middle of the day

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Not everyone can take a nap at noon. However, if you can do it, take advantage. A 20 minute nap does not restore your energy to the maximum but a nap will be enough to 'reload' the energy needed.

Use strong scent

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Citrus scent, cloves, cinnamon and ginger will be helpful in providing you with energy.

Laugh

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Sincere smiles will help you relax and forget about the problems that are encountered. A few funny anecdotes or funny videos can help you get back to work with more energy.

Touch the palate with the tongue

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The pleasant feeling will awaken your brain immediately. And you won't need to stick your tongue on fire.

Replace all socks

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This is probably the most tricky. However, if you change all wears in the middle of the day, you will feel more energy. We tried testing and it really works! Try it once.

What tips do you usually use to power yourself while working? If that method is useful, please share with us in the comment section below!

Refer to some more articles:

1. The secret to getting things done when you're not interested in yourself
2. How to have a productive morning?
3. 7 valuable tips that will change the way you work

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