Are you have trouble staying awake at work? Tired and sleepy all the time? And what do you do when the yawns hit you? Do you reach out for a bar of chocolate? Sure, it works. We’ve tried it too. But in the long run, eating chocolates just because you’re sleepy is liable to become bad karma that will add to your waistline and develop into an eating disorder. Instead try these quick natural fixes for feeling instantly awake.
1.Exercise: Contrary to what you think exercise actually makes you feel more refreshed. Yes, even on day one. Researchers found that exercise was more effective in increasing energy and reducing daytime fatigue. Regular exercise also improves quality of sleep.
2.Getting fresh air: Research shows that spending time in fresh air increases energy in 90 per cent of people. Instead of having lunch at your desk, take it to a local park or sit on a balcony, if you’re in a corporate complex.
3.Power nap: If you’re unable to keep your eyes open at work, just put your head down and take a power nap. You’ll be all the more energised for it.
4.Energy bites: Store-bought energy bars may not work for hunger pangs, but these home-made energy bites are the perfect solution to your sleepy woes. And they are dead easy to make too.
5.Meditation: Just meditate for 20 minutes, and you’ll get energy-boosting endorphins flowing through your body that’ll help you spring to life without having to rely solely on caffeine.
6.Just tap your thymus: Thymus is located at center top of your chest, below the collar bone, between your breasts. When tapped it triggers the production of T-cells, boosts energy, relieves stress, and increases strength and vitality. Tap it with your fingertips for 20 seconds, while doing a slow deep breathing exercise.
7.Drinking Water: Drinking water gets your blood circulation going and makes you feel less sleepy instantly.
8.Take deep breaths: A good breathing technique can also help you stay awake. Start breathing in and out through your nose and pull your belly toward your diaphragm. Try to do this quickly to feel more alert. You can do it on your lunch break.
9.Listen to upbeat music: Listening to upbeat music that gets you tapping your feet will help you feel alert in no time.
10.Look at flashing colors: Download an app on your smartphone that displays bright luminous colours. This can activate the receptors in your brain that alert you to stay awake. This is also why using iPads, etc. before sleep-time can harm your chances of getting good sleep.
11.Take a walk: When you feel very sleepy, go for a walk even if you have lots of tasks to accomplish. It really is an effective way to stay awake when you are feeling sleepy and tired.
