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10 Tips to Keep you Awake and Safe on the Job
The CDC officially recognizes insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic. Lack of sleep has been linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, medical and occupational errors. An estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder.
Percentage of adults who unintentionally fall asleep at least once a month and their age bracket:
- 18-24: 43%
- 25-34: 36.1%
- 35-45: 34%
- 45-54: 35.3%
What can you do? Ten tips to keep you awake and safe at work.
- Eat a healthy breakfast
Fruit, carbs and protein will build and store energy for an added boost later. - Easy on the caffeine!
Moderation is key to avoid hard crashes and hyperactivity. - Take a nap
A 15-20 minute nap can increase your alertness and productivity tremendously.
A twenty minute power nap will activate the right side of the brain, which is responsible for processing and storing acquired information. - Exercise
Simple exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups and sit-ups get the heart rate up and you can do them anywhere! - Get outside
A quick walk around the block will clear your mind, improve your ability to focus and perk you right up. - Listen to music
Music is a great mental stimulate in humans and helps engage many parts of the brain.
Tip: Listen to your tunes quietly, this has shown to be more effective because it requires you to pay more attention and focus which keeps the minds working strong. - Acupressure
Massaging yourself in the following places will improve circulation and reduce fatigue:
Top of your head, back of your neck, back of your hands, right below your knees, earlobes - Drink Water
Dehydration is a major source of fatigue.
Tip: Fruits and vegetables are high in water content. - Start a conversation
Conversations that require you to think critically are a great mental stimulator. - No big lunches
Eat healthy snacks every couple hours to avoid afternoon hangovers from a big lunch.
References:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep/
http://explore.georgetown.edu/news/?ID=66294&PageTemplateID=295
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