How to Stay Awake at Work

Can’t stop yawning at work? Here are some practical ways to help you stay awake and stay productive in your pharmaceutical job:

Tackle the root cause

A number of things can cause tiredness in the workplace, here are just a few:

Poor diet
Too much or too little exercise
Staying up to late
Interrupted sleep
Alcohol abuse
Caffeine addiction

Once you have identified which factor is causing your tiredness, you are one step closer to being on top form at work.

Get some rest

This may sound obvious but it is important that you get at least 8 hours sleep per night in order for your body to repair damaged cells and regain energy levels.

Eat breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – it is important that you fuel your body with energy so you are fully prepared for the day ahead.

Expose yourself to natural bright light

Your body’s internal clock is regulated by exposure to light. Therefore, when trying to stay awake, the brighter the better. Step outside our look out of the window for at least a minute and you will start to feel much more alert.

Stay hydrated

Dehydration in itself is a massive cause of tiredness. Keep a glass of water by your desk and you will be surprised at how refreshed you will feel after a few sips.

Control your breathing

Taking deep breaths can reduce your stress which is a source of fatigue. Controlling your breathing will automatically increase the amount of oxygen in the blood and help you feel more alive.

Get your heart rate up

Get your heart rate up by taking a brisk walk up and down the stairs – your mind will go into exercise mode and you will wake up almost immediately.

Are you bored, worried or stressed out?

Feelings such as these can often make us feel fatigued as they produce nervous tension in our bodies which can often drain us of energy.

Eat fruit

Fruit is a great source of sustained energy, whereas products containing refined sugars (Coke, chocolate) will perk you up for a few minutes but you will soon come crashing down and feel tired again.