LIFE HACKS
LACK OF SLEEP?
SCIENTIST SAY.. when you haven’t gotten good sleep and you know It.. the secret..
PRETEND YOU GOT A GREAT NIGHT’S SLEEP.. research shows that you will actually have marked improvement and energy during the day.
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WEAR RED
When you’ve got the didn’t-get-enough-sleep blues, grab a crimson hued shirt or buy some red flowers for you desk. Seeing the scarlet color can actually trick your brain into making your muscles move faster and work harder, giving you a burst of energy when you need it most.
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COFFEE
Consuming 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine — the amount found in a tall cup of Starbucks coffee or a shot of espresso — can make you more energetic and alert. Just avoid that bottomless cup. “Excessive caffeine tends to backfire and just makes you feel worse,” says Kennedy, “and stop sipping after noon, or you’ll risk another sleepless night.”