11 quick ways to cheer up when feeling drowsy

Every person is familiar with this situation: the working day is in full swing, and already the eyelids are getting heavy, and you feel like you are completely out of place leans sweet slumber.





To overcome the upcoming drowsiness will help the following simple tips:

1. Drink more water. Often dehydration is one of the main causes of sleepiness. Washing with cold water will help to relieve tired eyes after long hours spent at the computer.

2. Go outside into the sunlight. The more your body is exposed to the sun, the more active and focused you become. The sun will energize you, because it helps the body develop vitamin D.

But if you are not able to leave the room, remember that the same effect has artificial lighting near the work area.

3. Physical activity will help to overcome drowsiness. For example, you can perform a few pushups or jumping jacks every 30 minutes.

But if you can't take a break for visminda, then mash in place. Wiggle your feet, stretch your arms and legs, bend your knees, etc.

4. Active mental work also will not allow you to sleep. Take something off your brain, watch for other people. Normal conversation with a colleague well stimulates brain activity.

And if there was no one, then listen to the music. Such musical genres as hip-hop, rock or metal, will not let you sleep. You can also hum some melody.

5. Avoid heavy food in large quantities. Everyone knows that eating nutritious dishes may be thoroughly razorit person. Instead, prefer light food, such as salad.

6. Don't get carried away with caffeine. It helps to relieve drowsiness, but causes addiction.

Also be careful with energy drinks. They help to overcome cravings to sleep only for a while (like coffee), and when their effect ends, you may feel more tired and depressed.

7. You can quickly perk up, due to the stimulation of smell, for example, inhaling the aromas of citrus or mint.

8. Another proven remedy for preventing sleepiness is acupressure. To get yourself in tone, you can resort to the following tricks to massage the earlobes clockwise and RUB the back of your hand between thumb and forefinger.

9. Oddly enough, but a laugh from the heart stimulates brain activity and helps to maintain vigor.

10. Snacks high in protein and low in sugar (for example, cashews or almonds) will give you a quick boost of energy.

11. Often switch their attention so that your brain remains active. Even a minor new impulse, for example, change the handles, has an invigorating effect.

Despite the fact that all of the above methods will help you for a while to fight the coming drowsiness, it is better to observe the regime of work and rest and build a full night's sleep. And all these measures will save you from having to resist sleep and will allow you to stay awake during the day.

 

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

Source: mirfactov.com/

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