10 ways to help you stay awake after a sleepless night
It was pretty hot last night!
If you didn't sleep well last night here are some tips on how to stay awake today and sleep better tonight.
1. Exercise Taking a 20 minute walk or light jog can boost your energy levels and make you feel more awake.
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2. Power nap If you can, take a power nap, but make sure it's no longer than 25 minutes. To be on the safe side set an alarm so you don't just sleep all afternoon.
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3. Get away from your computer If you use a computer for work take regular breaks. Staring at a computer screen for long periods of time isn't just bad for your eyes it will make them tired as you don't blink as often and they dry out.
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4. Healthy eating Although eating sugary snacks will give you a quick boost they will also leave you feeling lethargic after the sugar wears off so try eating food which will give you energy which will last longer such as yogurt and fresh fruit or carrots and low fat dip.
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5. Wake up your mind If you think you're beginning to wane then start an conversation that will wake up your mind, the subject is your choice, but something like politics or business ideas should get your brain working.
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6. Turn up the lights Sitting in a dim environment will make you feel more tired so turn on the lights and wake yourself up!
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7. Stay hydrated Make sure you keep topped up with water throughout the day.
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8. Listen to upbeat music Download our app or tune into Northsound 1 and the tunes will soon wake you up.
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9. Wake up your nose Many essential oils will wake up your nose and therefore your body. Try peppermint to boost your energy or cedarwood to activate your mind. If you don't have the oils to hand then you can always use lotions with the same smells.
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10. Save the stimulating work til later If you have a number of different projects on the go then try to save the more stimulating/funs ones for later in the day when you will need a little pick me up.
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It's going to be another hot night, so here are our tips on how to sleep better tonight »