Lights Out: Sleeping to Survive the Workday

September 1st, 2016

How did you feel this morning when you woke up? Did you need a jolt from your coffee or Red Bull to get moving or did you feel refreshed and rejuvenated without caffeine?

Caffeine will give you a temporary boost, but in the long run it actually drains your body's natural energy reserves. If you can't wake up without caffeine, that means you are addicted and that it's time to improve your sleep.Both the quantity and the quality of sleep that you receive will greatly impact your energy and productivity at the office.

Implement the following suggestions in order to improve both your efficiency at work and your overall health.

• Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day can improve your sleep; therefore, include some type of physical activity in your day. However, if you exercise an hour...

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