The Promising and Driven Night Owl Peasant & Simple Tips To Stay Healthy

To all "night owl peasants"/night workers or even those who aren't working at night this is for us. Without further ado let me start.

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When did I start working at night shift? I started since Nov. 2015 and until now to be exact.

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Flashback - Nov. 2015:

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I admit it was hard for me when I first began night shift a couple years ago, I frantically searched the web for ANYTHING–any blogs or websites that would give me advice or a heads up of what to do or what to expect. I need to adjust everything, one of this is my body clock. I remember how things are difficult to me. I hardly sleep during daylight and otften couldn't get a decent meal. Me: No time to eat for a decent meal. A biscuit and noodles are often good and perfect when I'm in a hurry. I often see my siblings on weekdays usually on a weekend only I got to see and bond with them. Mos of all, I am the last person who receives news.

Can you imagine how sad it was?

I bet you do.

• How's the life of a night shift worker?

The more I worked at night, the more forgetful and weak I became. I am an anemic person I got this from my mother's ancestors. **Anemia** is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. However, I had taken a vitamin to support my condition and up until now.

How do I survive? I simply accept the fact that this my fate. :)
Seriously, I always think that I need to survive and continue this kind of shift just to sustain the needs of my family and for me.

I personally doesn't like to work at night however, there are some folks are loves to work at night because they believe they can be more productive at everything they work.

How about you guys, are you a morning person or a night person?

I leave that question to you.

So, after a years of working at night, I was able to came up a way to stay healthy and productive while working at graveyard shift. And because I met people at work who are very concerned with their health as well and very proactive with their life I am now able to embrace of these difficulties that I've been through.

Do you guys want to hear some tips on "somehow"

How to stay healthy while working at night?.

Please continue to read my journey to become a night owl peasant.

• Get Adequate Sleep

Working a night shift counteracts the body’s natural circadian rhythm, which regulates the release of hormones that control mood, alertness, body temperature, and other factors contributing to wellness. It is important for me who work the night shift to be consistent in my sleeping habits. Switching from sleeping at night to sleeping during the day makes it difficult for me to get the sleep required. Me who work the night shift should try to maintain the pattern of sleeping during the day and being awake at night, even on my days off.

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• Stay Active

Studies have shown that being active and exercising during the night is extremely beneficial. Alertness, mood, and ability to fall asleep are all positively affected by relatively short amounts of exercise and activity. Spending five to 10 minutes walking outside, climbing stairs, or even doing jumping jacks in the break room are all quick, easy ways for me to be active, boost my metabolism, and stay alert.

Staying active is very important. Oftentimes, gym!s and small exercises are what I do.



(After 10 mins. cardio and weights at gym)

(Happy Feet! After Jog)

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• Eat Healthy Foods

Eating healthy meals that provide long-term energy — such as nuts, fruits, meats, and vegetables — prevent sleepiness and the “crash-and-burn” effect caused by junk food. Staying hydrated by drinking water can also help maintain energy throughout the night shift. While caffeinated drinks may help fight off the urge to sleep, it is important to avoid caffeinated products toward the end of their shift, as that will disrupt their ability to sleep after work.

That being said, I’m sure there are a lot of ways to stay healthy and happy while working at night.

If you are a Shift worker and you have advice to add, please write it in the comments!!

I am contented and happy of what I am and what I have right now. I really thank God for giving me strength and wisdom to get through all of these. I hope this post will give you knowledge on how do night shifter live their daily lives.

KUDOS TO ALL WORKING STEEMIANS!