I’m not a fan of “pushing” or forcing oneself to stay awake when the body is telling them to rest. The results will be there in the morning (of course!) But if you’re set on the idea of pulling an “all-nighter” you may consider this – dealing with the “other side” of not getting the sleep you need:
A cool shower in the morning to shake off the drowsiness and unwillingness to rise out of bed. 😊 Set yourself up for success by having everything ready for the day – maybe have your clothes set out the night before, have some overnight oats & chia seeds with fruit in the fridge waiting for you along with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Promise yourself (and then follow through) with a power nap just before or after lunch. Make it a true power nap – no more than 20 minutes. Have a heart-healthy lunch planned that’ll give you a little boost such as a salad and a serving of protein like steak or chicken, or salmon. Nothing heavy, and for goodness’ sake, no turkey! Maybe add some green tea to the lunch menu and power through the rest of your day!
It’s funny, but sometimes when you’ve got a long night before a big day, carving out a pocket of time for a short nap works wonders, not only in how you feel afterward, but in mentally preparing yourself for it, looking forward to it – enjoying a little self-care/me-time; it’s all good!
