How To Function When You're TOTALLY Sleep-Deprived
Plus, book club is next week!
ANNOUNCING: Book Club Is Next Week!
I’m excited to share this month’s book club selection! This month we are reading fiction (we switch up month-to-month) and the book we will be reading is…The Undomestic Goddess! Since we have been some doing some major reading, I thought it would be fun to do something more fun and laidback. A quintessential beach read to finish out the summer! And the values align perfectly with what we talk about here. I can’t wait to discuss it with you all! Book club is convening next Thursday (9/8/2022) at 8:30 PM EST.
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How To Function When You're TOTALLY Sleep-Deprived!
Hello, friends! Happy Wednesday! How’s your day going? Share in the comments below - I love to hear from you all. The last few days have been hectic, to say the least. A small example: we went to the DMV to update our licenses and register our car in Florida, and because things have been a bit crazy, we forgot to bring half of our documents! I had to hang out at the DMV with Mr. Baby while Jacob ran back to our house and picked up everything. The whole project took about 3 hours…and by the end, Mr. Baby was definitely ready for a good nap!
I was inspired to write this article because, as you might have guessed, I was totally sleep-deprived on Tuesday. I went to bed too late, and Mr. Baby was up for an hour in the middle of the night which was pretty exhausting. The next morning when I woke up, I legitimately didn’t know how I was going to get things done! And I personally don’t drink caffeine, so I didn’t even have coffee to help. Even though the day before was scheduled to be a work day, the trials and tribulations at the DMV really threw everything out of whack. So I just had to make things work.
But how do you do it? How do you pull yourself together when you’re feeling absolutely exhausted, and go on with your day? Here’s how I get things done when I’m not feeling up to par.
Stretch. Okay, I’ll be honest. I didn’t stretch yesterday morning but I really should have. When I’m feeling really tired, putting on a quick yoga stretch video on YouTube helps me get my body back on track. I have a hard time exercising when I’m really tired because my body just doesn’t feel strong, but stretching is a great alternative on those tired days. It wakes me up in a soft and easy way. If you wake up feeling tired and achy, try stretching. It feels great and kicks everything into gear.
Wash your face, put on makeup, and get dressed. Next, get ready for the day. Staying in your pajamas when you feel tired is a recipe for staying in a sleepy mindset and not being able to accomplish anything. Instead, wash your face, put on makeup, and get dressed. Anything you can do to give yourself a sense of normalcy is important. Washing your face is one of the best ways to wake up in the morning - that squeaky clean feeling gives you a fresh start. And I always say, looking in the mirror and seeing yourself put together boosts your mood when you’re feeling off. After putting myself together yesterday morning, I felt like I could take on the world.
Eat a filling breakfast. Eating a good breakfast is the next step in your morning. I find that having eggs, toast, and a cup of (decaf) coffee really gets me off on the right foot. If I have a delicious breakfast first thing, I know that even if I don’t eat until later in the day, I at least had some food to fuel me. Often, lunch doesn’t happen until after 2 PM for me, so eating something early in the day is imperative to functioning well until the afternoon. And eating something with protein is great, too.
Grab a snooze, if you can. Okay, this is just a bonus, but I still thought I’d mention it. If you can take a short nap, do it. And when I say short, I really mean it! Power naps are fantastic and give you a great boost. Longer naps, though, can actually make you feel more tired. Yesterday morning, I attempted to take a nap while Mr. Baby napped, but unfortunately he decided to take a short nap so I didn’t get the chance. But those little power naps can really make a huge difference when you’re tired!
Give yourself an end time to your day. When you are pushing through on a tired day, it’s really helpful to give yourself an endpoint. Knowing that you only have to work hard until 5 PM can make the day feel less daunting. If your spouse knows you didn’t sleep well, maybe you can ask him to help make dinner or to watch the kids while you cook in a relaxed setting. Give yourself the chance to relax and take it easy instead of powering through till bedtime. You might even consider ordering a pizza, watching a movie with the family, and really chilling out!
What did you think of these suggestions? What do you do when you’re too tired to function? Share your thoughts!
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Good list! There aren’t many things I can say this about, but I function very well when sleep-deprived. I’m not saying I enjoy it! The biggest challenge in these circumstances is not to let myself be grumpy, which I can sometimes be. 😂 What helps function and attitude for me is to get moving, go outside for some fresh air and light, play fun music, avoid stillness unless I can afford to take the nap.