Re: FN-FORUM: Slightly OT....

date posted 30th January 2008 13:56


On 30 Jan 2008, at 14:56, pam wrote:

>
> For those of you who work from home or in an office on your own,
> What do you
> do to stop yourself feeling absolutely worn out and drowsy while
> working on
> your freelance work.

power nap.

mid afternoon when the circadian slump hits, have a short nap.

>
> I get up n put kettle on n have small breaks but just tend to feel so
> drained...( caffeine isn't always the answer)

make sure you are on a low GI diet.

intake of high GI foods will cause a burst of energy (high blood
sugars) followed by a slump - which may cause drowsiness.

the objective is to even out the highs and lows so that they follow a
shallow wave.

watch out also for any foods that trigger sleepiness and avoid them.

I have a particular reaction to white breads bought from the
supermarket and containing "flour treatment agent" - I can't just have
one slice and after three or four my eyes won't stay open...


YMMV

;o)