fatigue at work

Five instant solutions to fight fatigue at work

“Fatigue makes fools of us all. It robs us of our skills, our judgment, and blinds us to creative solutions.”

― Harvey Mackay

There is a silent killer in your workplace.

It will sack your concentration, get the yawns at your desk, force your eyes to shut and make you feel overwhelmed with stress.

And its name is

Fatigue

It’s no joke. Fatigue is a major workplace hazard, which reduces your performance and productivity. This feeling of weariness, tiredness or lack of energy does not go away even when you take rest. Sometimes even coffee or tea cannot help you get more power. Usually, fatigue is the result of poor eating habit, lack of enough sleep or weight, physical exertion, boredom and emotional stress.

Are you done with everything to fight fatigue? Then your search for energy ends here. Try these five easy and instant solutions to jump-start your energy when you feel like you are about to doze off. 

“There are a thousand days in one day for an energetic person!”

― Mehmet Murat ildan

Five easy steps to kick-out fatigue at work

• Have chitchat with colleagues

Two minutes chitchat with your coworker can help you get rid of fatigue. You can check with him the projects he is handling, any doubts regarding your project or anything exciting.

• Keep a snack packet inside your bag

Food enhances your metabolism and gives your body enough energy to burn. When you eat food, your body releases energy-boosting feel-good endorphins. So, whenever you feel tired, have something to boost your mood and escape from fatigue.

• Drink more water

Sometimes, you sense the signs of fatigue when you are dehydrated. When you are dehydrated, it can reduce blood flow to the organ and slow down your brain. When you feel fatigued next time, drinking water can do the trick and keep you going through that boring hour. So, keep lots of water at your desk and ensure you drink about eight glasses of water a day. It can make you more alert and enhance your concentration.

• Take a small break

If you feel a post-work nap and not able to concentrate on your work, it is time to stand up and take a break. You can have a walk to the washroom or move around the office.

Most people feel drowsy after lunch. If you are one among them, go on a brisk walk after the meal. It can stimulate your metabolism, which in turn help in burning calories and maintain blood sugar level. If you have a moment to stretch and breathe, it can help you recharge and more energetic and productive when you get back to the office.

• Let yourself doodle a bit

If you are yawning and having trouble concentrating on your work, another solution is letting yourself doodle a bit rather pull out a paper or notebook and pen and start drawing rainbows, heart, unicorns whatever goofy things that come to your mind besides you can write down your thoughts and ideas also. It will help you forget about the nap and can have a fresh start.

Stop wondering why your job makes you feel tired at the end of the day. If you follow these five simple lifestyle changes, you can regain vitality and boost your energy levels. Then you can see your foe named fatigue get disappear forever.

“Make each day your masterpiece.”

― John Wooden