[TommiH]

Hello everyone,
I’m wondering what you people are doing to stay awake and alert during the day after a bad night? Or even every day while doing sleep restriction? Coffee? Other stimulants?
The usual response to concerns about work performance etc. seems to be that it’s not as bad as you think. And I agree – I too have been surprised by the kind of tasks I’ve been able to perform with little to no sleep. But it would be delusional and irresponsible for me to claim there is no difference at all in regards to generating ideas, thinking about complex matters, and avoiding mistakes (I work as a programmer). More like, it’s a 30% reduction instead of a 70% reduction. I cannot in good conscience keep offering my employer that reduced capacity without reducing my pay as well. I could take time off of work but that would of course be an example of letting insomnia control your life.
So any tips for maximizing that performance would be appreciated.

[Martin Reed]

Sometimes, movement can be a good way to help reduce fatigue and promote alertness — especially when we have quite sedentary jobs. So, when you start to feel fatigued, going for a short walk, getting some fresh air (and natural light!), or even standing up and doing a quick stretch might be helpful.

I appreciate you sharing that you have been surprised by just how capable you can be after little to no sleep — that’s a big insight!

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