Stop feeling sleepy at the office with these handy tips and tricks

Have you been drinking endless cups of coffee at office in order to stay awake? If the answer is yes, then you need to find a solution to this problem, as it can have potentially serious ramifications. But, why do you feel sleepy during office hours? “The human body has its own internal clock, which helps distinguish between day and night.

People who lack sleep or sleep late in the night can experience exhaustion and feel sleepy during office hours.

This can cause lack of energy and serious issues in the long term, such as mental slowdown,” says Haresh Tolia, a general physician.

Furthermore, this can lead to low productivity, miscommunication, and accidents at the workplace. “Lack of sleep can leave a person feeling irritable and detract from performance. It is a sign that the body needs rest and rejuvenation.

It is imperative to understand the underlying cause and take timely action to prevent it from affecting performance at work,” adds Tolia.

So, what can one do to stop feeling sleepy in office?

Firstly, get adequate sleep at night. Most people need about seven to eight hours of sleep on an average. Keep any distractions including laptops and mobile phones away from your bed.

Secondly, do not indulge in any heavy physical activity late at night as it can leave you feeling alert. “Make sure that the lights are dim, as that helps in the secretion of the sleep hormone, melatonin.

Wake up and go to sleep around the same time every day. This will help establish a routine. This is particularly true for people who have a sleep problem,” says Dr K K Aggarwal.

Create a bedtime ritual such as a bath, meditation, or listening to good music.

This can help you feel relaxed and induce sleep.

Moreover, don’t rule out snoring, as sleep apnea can be a cause of sleepiness in the day.

Also, it is important that the last meal of your day is light and that you have it on time. “Do not eat a heavy meal just before bedtime. It is important to keep a gap of at least two to three hours between dinner and bedtime,” advises Aggarwal.