Happy & Healthy

THIS IS HOW YOU TACKLE THAT FATIGUE THAT HITS AROUND FIVE O'CLOCK

So, almost the end of the day. Can you keep your eyes open a little longer? Monday is always a bit of an incoming day or is it actually your most energetic day because you’ve been able to recharge all weekend? Either way, a 4-hour slump or a bit nodding off in the lecture hall or behind your desk is probably not unfamiliar to you. Then you’re just tired. But you can do something about it. And I’m not talking about the case where you stayed up until 4 a.m. the night before, because you know how that goes. No, I’m giving you tips on how to tackle that fatigue during the day.

• To start with the simplest: go to bed earlier. Try to sleep at least seven hours a night and a maximum of nine. Then you can spend a whole day whistling and without matchsticks (between your eyes).
• Drink enough water, it gives you energy. Dehydration causes fatigue.
• The same goes for food. Eating too little makes you tired, sluggish, and grumpy. Make sure you always eat something around four o'clock (the so-called snack), as it gives you a little energy boost.
• Take a little walk, especially if you’ve been staring at a screen for a few hours, because that can make you quite drowsy. Get some fresh air.
• Do a 7-minute workout. Do you know that app? It only takes seven minutes of your day. It’s a series of exercises that gets your heart rate up, and you get energy from this. And it’s good for your body if you often sit in a (sitting) position for a long time.
• Take a bit more vitamin C, it gives you a boost. Especially in winter, you might be lacking it. Buy a bottle of tablets at the drugstore and take a few every day at breakfast. Also take some with you in your bag.
• And here I am again: try to exercise at least twice a week. It gives you energy, just believe me.
• And lastly: leave that glass of wine during the week. Or were you already doing that?

No more yawning, okay? Agreed?