tips against sleepiness

taken from some articles for steemians who often stay up late and have less time to rest

1.Breakfast
drowsiness comes not only at night but also in the morning. Sleepiness is also caused by fatigue, not just less sleep. When we skip breakfast in the morning, hunger will come faster, consequently we have no energy and more easily drowsy. Breakfast proves that physical and mental performance can run well throughout the day rather than not doing breakfast. But keep in mind in choosing breakfast, avoid heavy foods that contain lots of carbohydrates. You can try fruit, cereal, bread, if not used you can reduce the portion of rice to be eaten for breakfast time.

2.Snacks
Take time to snack food every three to four hours, to avoid excessive hunger. When we feel excessive hunger, we will end up consuming a lot of carbo, this can bring drowsiness after eating. snacking can work to stabilize blood sugar. You can try wheat biscuits, granola, fruit, or low-fat yogurt as a snack

3.Drinking fresh water
Fresh water is bound by blood, then serves to give oxygen to the brain. Drinking fresh water in sufficient quantities can keep our body from drowsiness. When we are dehydrated, the heart will pump harder, this means faster fatigue. To find out we are dehydrated or not, notice the urine released. If we drink enough fresh water, the urine will be clear or yellowish.

4.Light exercise
Light exercise can make the adrenaline spurred, so re-alert. You just need to stretch the muscles, light stretching or jumping slowly. You can also take a walk outdoors for a moment to breathe fresh air.

5.Wash face
Washing face or shower can relieve drowsiness. The body will come back fresh. Based on findings in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, water therapy can neutralize mood and generate energy when feeling overwhelmed.

6.Set the hours of sleep
Set the hours of sleep every day, try to get enough sleep, reduce stress and anxiety. What causes fatigue is not only drowsiness, but also mental stress, our energy is drained with what we think.

7.Listening to music
Hearing music can be an alternative to avoid drinking coffee. Choose music that keeps the spirit back. In addition to encouraging, music can also calm the mind. Based on the journal Ergonomics, there is a research that says that people who run on a treadmill by listening to music can run faster than those who do not.

If you are drowsy when in a crowded state try to pay attention to others who are sleepy too, presumably it can generate a sense of humor so that your sleepiness gradually recover ..

(may be useful) ~thanks WGC for the translation~