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Night shift tip

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everybodiesdeaddave · 15/07/2025 10:28

Any tips on how to stay awake after a night shift
I dont normally have to do this but I have something to go to and won't get to bed for a good 4 hours after I finish

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Livedandlearned · 15/07/2025 10:36

Fresh air, some caffeine, a light breakfast and keep yourself busy.

Basically the complete opposite to what makes you fall asleep.

Emiliasmummy · 15/07/2025 10:40

Keep moving. I do night shift and on last night I don't get to go to bed for about 4 hours. I get home get kids ready for school, school run, housework. If I sit down I start to fall asleep.

morbidcuriosity · 15/07/2025 10:42

Don't sit down... keep busy it's the only way.. if I sit and relax for 10 minutes it's game over..

everybodiesdeaddave · 15/07/2025 11:00

Thanks everyone,
I normally do the school run anyway, the thing I've got to do involves sitting down 🤣 but it will be busy and ill have people to chat too

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