Everyone is going through a time that they cannot sleep at
night for some reason, for example, during college years or for the first time
being parents. Sometimes, it’s just that you don’t even have time to get your
work done and have a rest at night. Regular lack of sleep may lead to illness
and this should be avoided. However, you can sometime experience in a sleepless
night and if you want to be refreshed and healthy, you need to adjust your
meals and activities.
If you want to be
refreshed and healthy, you need to adjust your meals and activities
Instructions
1.
Keep it cool
Usually, the last thing you want to do when you’re tired is
get warm and this will make you feel sleepy. In contrast, keeping the
atmosphere cool may help you awake. Caffeine drinks are totally acceptable, but
don’t drink too much as your energy level and blood sugar will drop after a few
hours and causing you to feel tired. You can also wash your face with warm
water periodically.
2.
Eat small amounts
Eating small amounts is beneficial to your health. Fruits
and nuts are the best choices as they are rich in nutrients. Avoid big and
heavy meals as they will make you feel tired. Chewing gum after snacks will
also help you awake.
3.
Stand up and move
When you feel tired, you tend to sit around, which is
opposite to what you should do. Therefore, you should stand up, go around and
combine some stretches or leapfrogging.
4.
Keep the light on
In dark
environment, your body thinks that it’s time to go to bed. So keep the light on
to fool it.
In dark environment, your body thinks that it’s time to go
to bed. So, keep the light on to fool it. Besides, you need to go out whether
it’s day or night for fresh air. You’ll get double the benefit if it’s daytime.
5.
Take a rest
You may stay up late at night because you have something
else to do. Taking a rest will help you in long term. You can play a lively song,
chat with friends by phone… Having relaxed time in only a few minutes may help
you regain the energy and fell refreshed.
Tips and Warnings
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Don’t make a habit of not sleeping. This may make you sick
Don’t make a habit
of not sleeping if you want to be healthy
