Tips to Survive Graveyard Shifts

There is no such thing as an easy job but I believe there are "extra harder" jobs. Working on graveyard shifts is definitely one of those. It's when you're on your workplace when you're supposed to be sleeping beside your loved ones. It's truly challenging and a very difficult task to fulfill. But when you only have limited options and when your job is your bread and butter, sometimes you'd really go for a graveyard shift just to receive a decent salary. While working on a graveyard shift has a few benefits like earning a bit higher than others, it is also unhealthy for the body.

It is very stressful and your body clock would need to adjust to your shift. It's harder to sleep during day time because of many factors compared to sleeping at night. When you're sleep-deprived, you are prone to diseased and different health problems. It would also be harder to have time for leisure because you'd rather sleep than go somewhere to bond with your friends and family.

Here are a few tips that MIGHT help you survive graveyard shifts:

• Take vitamins and healthy foods. Always make sure to eat foods that will provide you with nutrients. These will help you boost your immune system to keep you away from diseases.
• Drink coffee IF YOU MUST to keep yourself awake. Don't force yourself to drink coffee if you're really not used to it. If you do, always make sure not to overdrink it. Others tend to palpitate when they take too much amount of caffeine. On some occassions, it tend to have a long-lasting effect that you find hard time sleeping when you get home.
• Be extra cautious. Going to work on the evening is not really safe. A lot of things can happen especially if you're commuting. So, eventhough you're sleepy, try to stay awake on your way to work.
  
• When it's your day off, make sure to take as much rest as you can. Spend time with your friends and families to de-stress. Reward yourself for all your hardwork.
• Spend your money wisely. You cannot work on graveyard shift forever. It's really not healthy. So, save money. If you have enough savings already, find a new job with a better schedule or start a small business. Someday, you'd need to work on a normal schedule where you can have a good night sleep.
• Things can get extra tough. Remind yourself of your goals and responsibilities. These will help in energizing you and will keep you going.

Who among you here have experienced working on a graveyard shifts?

Is there any additional tips that you can add to this list?

Feel free to leave your comments below.

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