How to deal with sleep in the workplace and behind the wheel?
To us in the editor quite often receive questions related to the fight against sleep, so today's article will be presented to you as answers to frequently asked questions. So, let's begin.
How to deal with sleep in the workplace?
To exclude sleep in the workplace, first you need to make the correct regime of the day, in which you must sleep at least 7 hours a day. Be sure to take breaks during the work process. If possible, then sleep during them for 15-20 minutes. Despite the seeming minimal in the time interval, this is quite enough to resume working mood and continue working activity with even greater zeal.
To overcome sleep will help strong coffee, it needs to drink about 4-6 cups to make the effect really noticeable. However, the team of the online magazine Vse-Sekrety.ru does not recommend frequent use of similar doses of caffeine, as this is a great burden on the heart and gastrointestinal tract, which can cause gastritis, stomach ulcers and many other problems.
Try to exclude monotonous work, but alternately alternate it. It is especially useful to alternate physical activities with mental ones. Try to say out loud your actions, this will help to have a little more control over the situation. If possible, take an alternate shower once a day or two. If not - just wash it with ice water. If there is a nearby sprayer( for flowers) with water, put it side by side and from time to time direct yourself and splash on the face( girls, with makeup on their face, this option is not particularly suitable).A slap in the face is also capable of awakening from falling asleep. In no case, do not try to get into a comfortable chair or sofa, since the comfortable position of the body will further promote falling asleep
How to deal with sleep while driving?
In this case, we strongly DO NOT recommend fighting, as it is deadly to your life and the lives of your passengers. You need to stay in the first available hotel and sleep at least 3-4 hours, otherwise you can fall asleep right behind the wheel. Statistics show that more than 50% of all accidents on the roads occur precisely because of lack of sleep of drivers. Do not play with fire! !
However, if you are confident in your abilities, and there is no desire to sleep, but just in case you want to protect yourself from drowsiness, then you need to stop every second 2-3 hours for a break. In which, you need to get out of the car, walk, drink coffee, tea or energy drinks. Eating more sweet. If possible, doze for 15-20 minutes and take a contrast shower.
How to deal with sleep during the day?
If you have not slept all night, and in the daytime you have a number of tasks to be done, you, of course, will need to fight with your sleep. Do it this way: pour yourself with cold water, you can directly from the bucket. Drink a strong tea 1-2 glasses, you can with a lemon. It is also recommended to try a drug called "Doppelherz", it is a drug that helps to increase physical and mental activity. The taste is quite acceptable and not as harmful as coffee( in large quantities).Especially this drug is recommended for those who need to take tests or examinations after sleepless nights.
There is another folk remedy that helps to fight with sleep during the day - a glass of mineral water, a slice of lemon and a couple of tablespoons of honey. You mix this whole business and drink in one gulp. The taste is also pleasant and lasts for a long time.
How to deal with sleeping on the night shift?
Not sleeping at night is very difficult. Here you can apply all of the above tips, but stay away from sleep will be difficult. Therefore, we also recommend mixing strong coffee with cola( in a ratio of 50 to 50).Do not go to bed or sit in a position convenient for you, as this will cause you to sleep on the contrary. Take yourself with something exciting( playing, talking on the phone, chatting on the Internet, watching the TV series, etc.).