01/15Tips to help you stay awake through the day

Tips to help you stay awake through the day

Keep your body hydrated: Often when you feel tired in the morning it's your body's way of telling you that you're dehydrated. We tend to feel more tired when we're dehydrated. So, what you can do is drink a glass of lukewarm water with some lemon juice squeezed into it. Watch how this hack works wonders for your energy level.

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02/15Consume healthy snacks

Consume healthy snacks

You need the right foods to fuel you, especially when you don't feel your best. Make sure to pack snacks that are loaded with protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates. Peanut butter and whole wheat crackers, sliced carrots and cheese, nuts, and granola and yoghurt are few healthy snack options you can try. Stay clear of soda and sugar.

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03/15Take activity breaks

Take activity breaks

You tend to feel more tired when you sit or stand in one place for too long. When you start to lose focus, start moving and get walking. You can walk around the office and even stretch a little. Take these activity breaks every few hours. Taking time out to do this will help you stay alert and carry about your tasks more efficiently.

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04/15Take a short nap just before work

Take a short nap just before work

If you have woken up really tired and exhausted, take a short nap. This will help you stay more alert at work. Napping for about 15 to 20 minutes is all you need to help you get through the day. This tip will be especially beneficial for people who work the night shift.

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05/15Wake up when your alarm goes off

Wake up when your alarm goes off

You may be tempted to hit that snooze button when your alarm goes off after a sleepless night, but hold that thought. Sleeping in can disrupt your normal routine and throw your body out of whack. You could also have trouble sleeping for a second night because you already slept so much in the day. So when you hear your alarm go off, do whatever you have to do to pull your body out of bed. One trick you could try is to leave your alarm a little distance away from your bed. The annoying sound will force you to get out of bed to turn it off.

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06/15Switch things up

Switch things up

If your work is starting to get a little monotonous, it can make you feel even more exhausted than you are already feeling. A 2004 study found monotonous work carried out by people working 12-hour night shifts was just as bad as having a sleepless night. Participants were unable to stay focused. When you feel like dozing off or just can't seem to stay engaged with what you are doing, switch things up. Perform another task and get back to your other task later.

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07/15Take a break from the screen

Take a break from the screen

When you're staring at the screen too hard it can strain your eyes, especially if you are already really sleepy. Take a few breaks from the screen as often as you can to rectify this problem. Even just a few minutes away from your computer can help you carry on with work. You should also practise deep breathing as it can increase oxygen levels in your body. Making an effort to do this can help boost your energy and enhance mental performance.

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08/15Chew gum

Chew gum

If you're feeling drowsy you should keep this tip in mind. Mint can help keep you awake. So, chew on some mint gum because this will keep your mouth alert and will also reduce sleepiness. You could even opt to sniff some peppermint oil to awaken your senses.

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09/15Start a conversation

Start a conversation

When you start feeling like no matter what you do, you just cannot stay up any longer, start a conversation with someone. Get into an interesting discussion with your colleagues. This way, your mind will get fresh and you'll suddenly find that you're not sleepy at all.

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10/15Turn up the lights

Turn up the lights

The dimmer it is, the sleepier you'll feel. So, turn up the lights at your desk and make it all bright and shiny. This way, there won't be any chance for you to doze off. In fact, if you even just look at bright colours your brain will get conditioned to staying up and alert.

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