How to have energy after a bad night's sleep?

Who hasn't had a bad night's sleep?

Whether because we overeat at night, or because our minds are racing, ordinary mortals know this bitter taste of a nightmare with their eyes open.

After a bad night's sleep, waking up and facing the work day ahead are signs that a bad day awaits us. However, one of fitben's many missions is to make your days more productive. So, in this article you will find that “gas” you need to hold on to a day of work. Check it out:

Cold bath

Go, courage! Start the day with a refreshing (literally speaking) shower.

And there's even a scientific reason for doing so: the feeling of cold water on the skin causes the body to release endorphins and adrenaline, substances that can help boost energy levels.

Another strategy is to alternate cold and hot water to stimulate circulation.

During the day, when tiredness resolves to appear, wash your face with cold water or put a compress of ice water on the back of your neck.

Super tip: try spraying mint essential oil on the palms of your hands and breathe deeply with your hands, absorbing the mint aroma. You can also massage the mint oil into your wrists and neck.

Hydrate yourself

Did you know that when you are dehydrated, the feeling of tiredness/fatigue, bad mood and lack of concentration increase? Well, let's fight this with just two ingredients: warm water and lemon. Squeeze a lemon into warm water every morning and watch the energy your body gains day after day.

As for what you should eat, it is important to have healthy and nutritious meals. Bet on foods rich in proteins and complex carbohydrates, which in addition to helping you stay awake, will help you stay alert and focused. Avoid sugary and high-fat foods as they can make you feel even less energetic.

Move

Even feeling the exhaustion of a bad night's sleep, it's important to move your body to activate the circuits. Take a walk, go to work by bicycle if possible, if you take public transport, leave a station before, if you go by car, leave the car parked further away, as the physical effort helps you wake up.

Physical activity in the morning is preferred outdoors, as sunlight helps to interrupt the production of melatonin, which regulates sleep.

Dose the coffee

As a rule, we think that sleeping poorly is synonymous with resorting to “sos café”. But be careful not to overdo it. Caffeine consumption, even six hours before bed, can significantly impair sleep.

Siesta time

You know that nap that the “nuestros hermanos” do and that is known as a “siesta”? Well, you should really organize yourself so that you make one during lunch after the meal.

It works miracles for those who need to recharge their batteries! But be careful that to have the energizing effect, it can't last more than 20 minutes. Otherwise, it has the opposite effect.

Miracle chewing gum

Well, it's been proven, according to an American study that chewing gum helps keep you awake.

If the drama of sleeping well overwhelms you at night, at fitben.com you will find products suitable for the most diverse sleep disorders. You can find the one that best suits your problem here. Always focused on your health and well-being, you can also find in our “Blog” section an article on “Tips to improve sleep quality”, you can access it directly here.