How to get your body clock back in gear after the festive period
After the Christmas and New Year period it can be tricky to get back into the rhythm of returning to work after enjoying the festivities - but we can help in that regard.
As many people have enjoyed long lay ins followed by luxurious days off and large meals returning to the daily grind can feel a chore - especially rising early in the morning to get to work. Enjoying a large amount of alcohol and food can mean the quality of sleep is compromised so it is no wonder some are feeling lethargic today.
Sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning has given some tips for people struggling to get going again in the new year. She said: “Sleep is absolutely critical to our overall health and wellbeing, getting the right amount of sleep for our age is associated with a reduced risk of depression, anxiety, certain types of cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, stroke and dementia, as well as a boosted immune system.
“Rather than worrying about it all too much over the festive period, I would recommend you start moving your bedtime and wake time more towards normality in the days before you go back to work."
Speaking to the Metro, she added:“Also, I would suggest having some alcohol-free days, and making sure that your festive diet includes some fruit and vegetables. increased amounts of alcohol disrupt sleep quality. Plus, we may struggle to sleep after eating large quantities of rich food, or caffeine-laden chocolates.”
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She also advises people move their body and get plenty of exercise so we are tired when we finally flomp into bed at the end of the day.
Protectivity’s tips returning sleep routines to normal
Take the time to unwind
Eat healthy meals regularly
Avoid alcohol and caffeine at night
Do not watch television in bed
Exercise regularly
Limit screen time
Never oversleep
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