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24.04.2018 Career & Money

How To Overcome Sleepiness At The Work Place

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You can't fall asleep while walking to the bathroom. "Take a walk around the office," says health coach Kimberly Petrosino over email. "Chat with a coworker, get some fresh air if you can — just get a change of scenery. You might feel guilty for taking a few minutes away from your desk, but you’ll be a lot more productive anyway once you come back refreshed."

2. Make Some Face-To-Face Contact
Get contact with other people, ideally face-to-face," says happiness coach Scott Crabtree to Bustle over email. "We are social creatures; we get energy from each other. Even introverts get a mood boost from social contact — although they may not desire it as much as extroverts."

3. Utilize Peppermint Oil
"Peppermint oil is a natural stimulant that offers a great pick-me-up for work induced coma," says Jennie Ann Freiman, MD over email. "A small one ounce bottle of peppermint oil can be kept inconspicuously in your desk at work. Take a quick whiff and almost instantly, energy, clarity, focus, and concentration improve , naturally."

4. Eat A Snack
such as eggs, avocado, whole grains, and nuts. "Keep your desk drawer stocked with healthy snacks," says Petrosino. "You may feel tired, but you might just be hungry. Sometimes when we’re busy we forget to eat every couple of hours. Set a reminder on your phone if you need to, to grab a quick (but healthy) snack every two to three hours."

5. Drink Some Water
Maybe you're not hungry, but dehydrated instead. "Keep a reusable water bottle at your desk," says Petrosino. "Fill it in the morning, and you’re good to go. Oftentimes, all it takes is a nice tall glass of water to have us feeling a lot perkier." One study from the Journal of Nutrition found that even mild dehydration can cause fatigue and problems concentrating .

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