How to Have Lots of Energy After Having Little Sleep

One of the main side effects of not getting enough sleep is tiredness. Unfortunately this often has a negative impact into your life, slowing you down and decreasing concentration. The following steps should help you get through the day.

STEP 1: Wash your face with cold water immediately after waking up, or, if possible, have a cold shower.

STEP 2: Have a cup of coffee or tea. (if you don't like these any energy drink will do)

STEP 3: Go out for a short walk. This will get your blood flowing and the fresh air should help wake you up.

STEP 4: Avoid junk food. Eating fruit and vegetables will make you feel far more alert if you are feeling tired. Fruits such as bananas are high in energy.

STEP 5: Drink lots of water. While you may not be able to sleep, you can alter the other things which make your brain work better, keeping your brain hydrated will prevent lack of fluids adding to the problem of tiredness.

STEP 6: Do not give up. Moaning about being tired will only make you feel worse. If you get on with things eventually you will go "beyond tired" and feel more alert (usually occurs around mid afternoon, though it varies from person to person).

STEP 7: Get an early night so the symptoms to not continue into the next day.

TIPS:

* Try to think that if you are energized you will receive something great (give yourself the psychological advantage, which may be the best advice of all).

* Do not drink alcohol. This is a depressant and will make you more tired.

* Do not be tricked into believing caffeine is the only way to stay awake. While it helps somewhat, natural methods of increasing brain power are usually far more effective

WARNINGS:

1. Lack of sleep day after day really takes its toll. These tips may help you in getting through one or two days, but keeping a regular schedule is best if at all possible.

2. While coffee and energy drinks do help, too much can only harm. Drink lots of water if you tend to drink a lot of coffee as coffee can dehydrate the body. Energy drinks are loaded with sugar, and they raise blood pressure, which is unhealthy in the long run. Also, they add extra calories and you may find yourself gaining unexplained weight. As with most things in life, moderation is the key.

Things You'll Need:

* Coffee/tea/energy drinks
* Water
* Fruit (bananas recommended)