Staying Awake On A "Tired Day"

Trying to make your way through a "tired day" - one of those days where you wake up feeling tired, and this feeling just will not seem to leave you, no matter what you do, in spite of the fact that you have a full day ahead of you - can be terribly difficult, but while it is sometimes impossible to make this tiredness disappear completely on one such day, there are a few specific things you can do to make these days better.

One thing that you should be aware of when faced with a "tired day" is the fact that you will probably not end up getting done as much as you should (or would like) on these days, but it is better to get some work accomplished than to get done none at all; lower your expectations during these days, then pace yourself mentally as you aim to get done as much as your tired mind will allow.

Some people will increase their caffeine intake on a "tired day" to try to wake up more, but this typically ends up making them feel even more tired in the long run; rather than increasing your caffeine intake, consider eating an apple (or something similarly healthy), and try going for a walk outside during your lunch break.

And finally, it will help you to understand that taking a nap is one of the best ways to give yourself an extra shot of energy (and to sometimes even solve the problem of a "tired day" altogether); if you take a nap, however, limit this nap to 20 minutes, as a 20 minute nap usually translates to increased energy, whereas a longer nap typically translates to being even more tired afterward.

Next time you head out for work on a "tired day," keep these thoughts in mind - and even though you may not be able to solve the problem completely with these thoughts in mind, you should at least be able to be more productive than you would normally be on one such day, and should be able to make it to the next day when you will (hopefully!) be fully awake again.