Overcome Sleepiness and Laziness with 5 Effective Ways

Dream - Laziness is often experienced and disrupts daily activities. It doesn't just happen. You can feel lazy because of lack of sleep, stress, or fatigue.

Avoiding certain things can make it easier for you to avoid laziness, stay productive, and energetic. According to Health.com, here are some things you can do to prevent and overcome laziness.

Drink Caffeine

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Consuming caffeinated foods or beverages can increase adrenaline and make you more enthusiastic. Limit caffeine consumption to no more than 400 mg per day or about 4-5 cups to prevent nausea, anxiety, and other adverse effects.

Drink Water

Drinking more water than usual can make you feel refreshed when you lack sleep, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, or low blood pressure. Consuming foods that are rich in fluids can also help hydrate your body and make you feel more refreshed.

Snack

Consume nutritious snacks to prevent a drop in blood sugar that causes drowsiness and fatigue. Choose snacks that are rich in protein and healthy fats like nuts to make you feel full more easily. Dried fruits and yogurt can also be a suitable alternative to delay hunger and make your body more energized.

Move Your Body

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Increase simple activities by walking for 10-15 minutes to restore energy and improve blood circulation, making your body feel more refreshed. Research also shows that walking for 15 minutes indoors or outdoors can help improve overall health.

Take a Short Break

Working in front of a computer or sitting for a long time can make your body tired and unenthusiastic. Take a short break by not staring at the screen.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests the 20-20-20 rule to rest and maintain eye health. This rule involves looking at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes of screen time.

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3 Morning Habits That Make You Unproductive, Avoid Them Bestie!

Dream - Waking up in the morning, our mood is not always good. Sometimes we lack enthusiasm all day and become unproductive. This condition is influenced by many factors.

Such as sleep quality, lack of nutrition, stress, and many more. We also don't realize that we have bad habits in the morning that actually have a negative impact on productivity.

"Setting a morning routine can help us feel more in control and direct our mood to be more positive, which helps us accomplish daily tasks," said Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist, as quoted from Marthastewart.com.

Here are some bad habits in the morning that can decrease productivity. Stop these habits to improve mood and productivity.

Turning Off the Alarm and Going Back to Sleep
The alarm has gone off but instead of getting up, you turn it off to go back to sleep? This may give you more time to sleep, but it can create more stress.

"This is because it cuts the actual time needed to physically and mentally prepare for the day. It makes us rush, be late, and face many negative consequences afterward," said Guarnotta.

Immediately Checking Your Phone

Waking up and immediately checking your phone, tablet, or computer to browse emails or social media? This habit can actually hinder productivity and worsen your mood.

"Scrolling not only takes up a lot of time, but it can also make you feel stressed or worried, depending on what you read," said Guarnotta.

Not Allowing Enough Time to Wake Up
It is very important to allocate at least 30 minutes to wake up. According to Aimee Bernstein, a psychotherapist, waking up slowly, sitting calmly, and consciously thinking about what needs to be done is very important.

"If you don't have time to fully wake up, you will be at risk of being swept away by people and situations you face, and your energy will be drained," she said.

Wake up, sit for a moment. Take a slow breath, drink water, and feel the silence. Then slowly engage in your usual morning activities.