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I spent last night finishing up an urgent report and only had two hours of sleep, how am I going to survive the day? – Pamela, 26

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Tuesday, 25 September 2012 11:23
So you spent an all-nighter trying to reach a deadline but now your body’s paying for it – you’re groggy, head’s pounding and you can barely focus. Survive the day by trying to sneak in some rest and turn to energy boosting foods and drinks. Take a short nap: If you can afford it, try a 20 minute nap or two 10 minute ones. You won’t be able to make up for lost sleep, but at least you can grab some new sleep. When you’re exhausted, your mind will drift off for milliseconds throughout the day. The short naps can reduce the number of even more time-consuming micro-naps. Be careful what you eat: Protein from foods like eggs, lean meat or cheese are great for helping you stay alert. Avoid simple carbs from foods such as white bread, pastries, and candies which will cause blood sugar spikes. Sip your coffee or tea: Caffeine can improve concentration, but it works best only in small doses. Two ounces of coffee or four of tea every hour should be suffice. Quit the caffeine six hours before bedtime so you’ll get a good night’s sleep this time round. Image source: Mom
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