Here's what I do

Posted By: NocturnalMT on 2009-04-05
In Reply to: Tips for getting a second wind on third shift - Caffeine tops out and I need to stay alert!

I usually try to start cutting the caffeine at about 11 p.m. and drink a Dr. Atkins protein drink instead. They're really good and have very little sugar or carbs, just a nice big hit of protein. Also, since I don't normally go to sleep til about 5 a.m. (takes awhile for my mind to shut down), I'll have a light, healthy snack (raw almonds, soy nuts, fat-free mozzarella cheese stick, or baby carrots, something along those lines). Also, if I need to just relax my mind from voices for a few minutes, I'll scoot over to YouTube and just listen/watch a music video (preferably a fast rockin' one to perk me back up).

Hope those tips help. I'm nocturnal by nature, but even I occasionally find myself losing focus on occasion and find that doing the above helps me to concentrate.

Good luck, fellow nightowl!

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Tips for getting a second wind on third shift - Caffeine tops out and I need to stay alert!
- Here's what I do - NocturnalMT
  - Thanks for those tips! I am indeed nocturnal - and dislike the daylight.
    - Caffeine and sugar had negative effect - Alice
    - Actually pretty much anywhere - NocturnalMT
- Is a 15-min walk possible in your area sm - webby
  - Or how about just a circuit around the house a couple of times? - Happy MT Robin
    - Sorry! missed the part about apartment and elderly woman below you - Happy MT Robin
  - I am not sure. I am chicken. I live in an apartment complex - and would be a woman alone, so that scares me.
    - brush my teeth - SML
      - with ya! - tired transcriptionist

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