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07 Dec 16
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et interested! Getting interested can work as a distraction. If you are interested in something, your brain is focusing.You can get interested in your work or something that is happening in your surroundings.
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- Chew ice. If you chew ice, it's almost impossible to fall asleep. The chilling temperature keeps the brain on its toes, even while you are driving late at night, exhausted, and what you really want to do is fall asleep.
- Chewing anything, even if it's just your pen or pencil, causes your body to think you are about to eat. Your body will prepare for food intake by releasing insulin, which will make you more alert.
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- Use your sense of smell. A pungent scent — good or bad — can make you more alert very quickly. Aromatherapists often recommend essential oils of the following plants to stimulate the nervous system and reduce fatigue. Open the bottle and take a big whiff of the following when you're feeling drowsy:
- Rosemary
- Eucalyptus blue gum
- Peppermint
- Coffee; beans or brewed, both work: a study has shown that simply smelling coffee can awaken a person.[1]
- Of course, not all of us have essential oils stored in our file cabinets. Using hand lotions or burning candles with these same scents could help. Herbs like rosemary and peppermint can often be found fresh or dried at a grocery store; for a little pick-me-up, take a pinch and roll it between your fingertips and smell it.
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16 Sep 13
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Listen to music
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turning the music down to a very low level is more effective. It forces you to try to listen closely
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If you are interested in something, your brain is focusing.
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Step outside
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look out the window
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brighter is better
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Chew ice
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Splash cold water on your face
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essential oils
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Rosemary
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Eucalyptus
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Peppermint
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Coffee
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Eating
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avoid a full stomach
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The key is to not get a spike of sugar intake (followed by the inevitable crash).
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small doses
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stretching
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twisting
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scalp
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top of your head
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back of your neck
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Just below the knees
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Stay on your feet
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get yourself up every 20-30 minutes
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people who stay seated for less than three hours a day add almost two years to their life expectancy
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sit up very straight
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Take a short walk
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taking short breaks from work actually helps your productivity
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sleeping for just 15-20 minutes can increase your alertness by leaps and bounds if you have a cup of coffee (or any other form of caffeine) right before you fall asleep
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The caffeine will take about 20 minutes to begin working, so you shouldn't have any trouble falling asleep right away, and you'll wake up refreshed.
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If you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even the weekends, your brain know when it's time to sleep and fall into a pattern.
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early morning sunlight will send signals to your body to slow production of melatonin and start production of adrenaline, making it easier to wake up
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When your mind starts to go blank, think about something
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keep your mind working
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take a cold shower
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drink cold water
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Distract yourself
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Limit caffeine intake to 300 mg or less a day
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Peppermint (a study showed that smelling peppermint can lower fatigue by 15%, increase alertness by 30% and decrease frustration by 25%[2])
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Take a power nap. If you have the time, sleeping for just 15-20 minutes can increase your alertness by leaps and bounds if you have a cup of coffee (or any other form of caffeine) right before you fall asleep.
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Stay cold. If it's a little cold, take off your sweater or jacket so you stay on the chilly side. Open a window or put on a small fan, pointed at your face.
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Avoid a full stomach. Munch on snacks all day, rather than having a big meal. The key is to not get a spike of sugar intake (followed by the inevitable crash). The same goes for caffeine. Break your consumption down into small doses.
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- Every thirty minutes, do one of the following:
- Physical activity for 2-3 minutes (jumping jacks, push-ups, jogging in place, or walk around)
- Splash cold water on your face
- Drink an ice cold glass of water (the coldness picks you up, and guarantees you getting up every half hour or so to go to the bathroom; you won't fall asleep on a full bladder)
- Brush your teeth
- Chew gum. Chewing gum stimulates muscles in your face, increasing blood flow to your head, helping you stay alert and awake.
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Realize that you may not be as tired as you think you are. Often times you'll find that throughout the day, you are fantasizing about going to sleep as soon as you get home. Does this actually happen? For many of us, when we're off work and enjoying the rest of the day we are always wide awake even without sleep. Notice this psychological contribution that your mind is making.
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09 Dec 09
Haseen AlamAnother good yet obvious page to look at it chock full of tips though
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