To wake yourself up when tired, several effective strategies can be used:
- Get up immediately when the alarm goes off without hitting snooze, as fragmented sleep from snoozing can worsen tiredness.
- Drink a glass of water first thing to hydrate and refresh your body.
- Stretch or do some light exercises like jumping jacks or torso twists to get your blood flowing.
- Splash your face with cold water for a quick sensory wake-up.
- Spend some time outside in natural sunlight to boost serotonin levels and improve alertness.
- Keep your environment cool and move around regularly to avoid stiffness and fatigue.
- Take short power naps of around 10 to 26 minutes to regain alertness without grogginess.
- Avoid excessive caffeine or sugar, which can cause energy crashes.
- Practice deep breathing or massage certain pressure points like the back of your neck or between thumb and index finger to stimulate alertness.
These tips help combat tiredness by rehydrating, increasing circulation, stimulating senses, and regulating sleep cycles, making waking up easier and providing energy through the day.
