How To Stay Awake More Throughout The Day

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Are you tired of having heavy eyes and struggling to stay awake throughout the day? Once you get in a schedule of not sleeping enough it can be easy to stay in it, especially if coffee is involved. The fact is that it is not healthy to be tired all day long and prolonged tiredness can really start to affect you. Below are a few easy changes you can make to your day to day life that will help you to have more energy.

Change Your Diet

You get most of your energy from food, so the way you eat can really change how you feel. Loading up on carbs or other heavy foods can literally weigh you down. This probably goes against what you are accustomed to hearing, that carbs give you energy. Carbs give you a burst of energy to a point, however too many have a very opposite effect. Lighter carb meals like muffins for breakfast or vegetables and fruit for lunch are a much better alternative than heavy burgers or a similar meal. Coffee may be a temporary fix, but there is no denying how well it works. If you are already a coffee drinker, you likely consume a cup or more in the morning. Spacing out your coffee drinking throughout the day will give you more energy. There are tons of other caffeine sources that work just as well like lattes or frozen drinks. Water has also been found to give people more energy, so if you are looking for a healthy alternative to caffeine that is a good way to go. Changing your diet is the most simple way to stay awake longer without making a big change to your life.

No Naps

A nap may always seem like a good idea and it is hard to be convinced otherwise. Afterall, what is better than coming home from a long day and crashing on the couch for an hour? Some studies have shown that naps actually make you more tired, especially if they are short. “Power naps” may give you a quick burst of energy but make you tired in the long run. They also take away from the sleep that you get later that night. When you feel like taking a nap you should instead go for a walk or do a chore around the house that gets you on your feet. You won’t be sitting there thinking about how tired you are and struggling to stay awake. Of course, there is always a good time and place for a nap and we would never suggest giving them up for good.

Change Sleeping Habits

Needless to say, getting more and better rest is a great way to feel more rested. The quantity and quality of sleep you get the night before can really affect your day. Make sure you are trying to get close to the recommended amount of sleep each night for a person of your age. It also helps to have a sleep schedule so you go to bed and wake up at similar time every night. You can put your body on a sleep cycle that it will get accustomed to and adjust to. You may not realize it, but there are all kinds of things you are likely doing that are hurting the quality of sleep you are getting. Any light in your room can hurt the sleep you get, especially big screens like a TV or computer. You should try to limit the amount of noise and light that comes into your room when you are sleeping. Another thing you can try doing is writing down all the things on your mind before getting in bed. This can help to ease your mind and allow you to be more relaxed when you lay down, promoting better sleep. Sleeping the proper amount and making some slight changes to the way you sleep are great ways to be more rested throughout the day.

There is nothing worse than struggling to stay awake at your desk and nothing more dangerous than making commutes when you are having a hard time keeping your eyes open. Making some easy changes to your diet and sleeping habits can have a ton of positive effects on your daily life, so give it a try!

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