Eating too much before bed, having too many thoughts in your head, or a crying baby that has kept you up all night: it is often impossible to get enough sleep. In the morning we feel overwhelmed – and the thought of a day full of work, meetings and errands only leads to beads of sweat standing on our foreheads. But there are some tricks to recharge your batteries even after a night with too little sleep and thus successfully master the day away from known means such as coffee and co.
Have You Not Slept Enough Today? Tips To Get Trough The Day
Drink Enough
If you feel completely exhausted in the morning, follow the motto: water on! Because when our body is dehydrated, we also feel exhausted. So sit on a large glass of lukewarm water in the morning and add some freshly squeezed lemon – you will see that it gives you a good boost of energy. Do you actually know how much water you should drink every day?
Take A Cold Shower
The next step to a successful start to the day: take a cold shower! An alternating shower (alternating cold and warm water) stimulates the circulation. During the day, you can splash some cold water on your face or place a cold-wet cloth on your neck.
Movement And Light Help To Wake Up
Even if you feel completely exhausted after a night of too little sleep, it is important that you get enough exercise: ride your bike to work, get off a bus or subway station earlier, and walk the rest of the way , or park your car further away from your work entrance – this will help wake you up. In addition, you get enough daylight or even sun in the fresh air: Light helps to inhibit the production of the sleep hormone melatonin. Also make sure you have enough lighting in your work environment, e.g. through good lighting at your desk, or go outside during your lunch break.
Take The Right Food With You
Of course, it is tempting to reach for countless cups of coffee after too little sleep … However, you should be careful not to consume too much: after all, caffeine can make you restless and nervous. On “tired days” reach for light, refreshing fruit, water with lemon, or protein-containing foods (nuts such as almonds or cashews, yogurt, chicken, fish, etc.). On the other hand, avoid large meals that force your body to put a lot of energy into digestion: Fast foods such as burgers and fries or dishes that contain numerous carbohydrates should be taboo for you on this day.
Try Power Napping
Maybe it is possible for you to have a power nap during your lunch break? The little nap in between helps to recharge your batteries. Make sure, however, that the rest phase does not last longer than 20 minutes – otherwise you will be more tired afterward than before.
Bring A Little Change In The Day
If you haven’t gotten enough sleep, you may be less active and not as productive the next day. So if you can, take on tasks that are easy for you to do and that do not require too much thinking.