{"id":2814,"date":"2022-01-05T10:51:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T10:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sphereofinfluence360.com\/?p=2814"},"modified":"2024-01-26T12:52:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T12:52:07","slug":"how-stress-causes-sleepiness-and-3-great-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sphereofinfluence360.com\/nl\/how-stress-causes-sleepiness-and-3-great-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How Stress Causes Sleepiness and 3 Great Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stel je voor dat je op je werk bent. Je bureau ligt overvol, de e-mails stromen binnen en om je heen schreeuwen collega\u2019s over en weer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tensions are running high, and yet…you can\u2019t stop yawning.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mocht je ooit moeite gehad hebben om je ogen open te houden voordat je een belangrijke presentatie geeft, of naar een dutje verlangd hebben vlak voor die vervelende vergadering, weet dan dat je niet de enige bent.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iedere keer dat slecht nieuws ervoor zorgt dat jij behoefte krijgt om de gordijnen dicht te doen en je bed in te kruipen, of als een strakke deadline tot vermoeidheid leidt, kan stress de oorzaak zijn van dat ongewenste slaperige gevoel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/em>In dit artikel ga ik in op de oorzaak waarom dit gebeurt en geef ik aan wat je kunt doen om jezelf weer op te peppen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Stress Can Make You Feel Sleepy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress can have surprising impacts on the way we think and feel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while mental drift<\/strong><\/a> and obsessive thinking might be easy to understand, sleepiness can also be a good indicator that your mind and body are under pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason, according to clinical psychologist Dr. Curtis Reisinger, is because of the physical toll stress takes on our bodies, which respond (you might recall<\/strong><\/a>) with floods of adrenaline and cortisol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as \u2018fight or flight\u2019 hormones, these chemicals are to blame for muscle tension, surges of emotion (or \u2018flooding\u2019), and even yielding to others\u2019 needs and wants (\u2018fawning\u2019) when we\u2019re feeling overburdened. They\u2019re also the culprit of fatigue, or feeling sleepy – even when we can\u2019t afford to drop the ball. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, all these physiological reactions tap our reserves, depleting us of energy. As Reisinger<\/strong><\/a> puts it: \u201cPeople who become fatigued in response to stress are using up all the glucose in their brain that they otherwise need to maintain energy throughout the day.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It makes sense, but because it doesn\u2019t help with that flooded inbox or a big presentation, I\u2019m going to help you fix it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re familiar with these symptoms, read on for 3 tips related to my Feeling Sleepy <\/em>Coaching Card<\/strong><\/a>, so you can be productive and feel better once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 Ways To Beat the Zzzzz\u2019s <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a human, I\u2019ve found a quick nap, a brisk walk around the block, or coffee are by far the best cures for stress-related sleepiness.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do 10-20 minute power naps take the edge off your impatience, but did you know they also improve your reaction speed, learning, efficiency, and overall health? Walking has its benefits, too, being a great way to elevate your cerebral blood flow, breathing, and mood naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice, however, excess caffeine can aggravate anxiety, and walks and micro naps aren\u2019t always practical, especially at work. So as a coach, I\u2019ve learned a few quicker, healthier solutions for waking yourself up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Drink Cold Water – Or Splash Your Face<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A short, sharp, bracing shower does wonders for combating stress-related sleepiness, but when that\u2019s not possible, a cold glass of water can be just as effective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as caffeine injects adrenaline into your system, a glass of icy water diverts your blood flow to your brain, without the after crash or jitters. Splashing cold water on your face also does the trick, so pop to the nearest work bathroom, turn on the tap, and pat your face for a brief jolt of adrenaline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Try Aromatherapy<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain natural scents are tried-and-true ways to wake up from a case of the sleepies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can, treat yourself to a few long, deep breaths of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n