Going to start working nights, what is the best way to recover?!
Question:
Going to start working nights, what is the best way to recover?
will work till 3am 3 days a week, have to children one at school 9am till 3pm & youngest at school 9am till 11am.
What can i do to stay refreshed at work (i will be taking emergency 999 calls & dispatching the ambulances) and is ther any vitamins or such that i can take to help me through the day time or anything else i can do as catch up sleep is not going to be an option.
What do you do for your night shifts?
2 weeks ago
I'm not asking if i can cope, i'm asking if there is anything extra i should be doing to help the transfer from days to nights easier.
I'm doing nights because both daughters will be in school & day care is to expensive for both children so nights is the only option as we rely on the money - youngest was in work related funding which stops when she starts school hence more money and I have being taking 999 calls for 7years & could do them in my sleep (not a good idea though hence the question !!!!)
Answers:
I believe a positive attitude is the best way to get through situations like this. If you want to survive, and want to make the best life for your children you will find the energy to deal with it. Once you find a routine that works for you stick to it and that will make it easier to go through.
Remember to take many naps to make up for the fact that you can't take 7-9 hour sleeps. Also, you have to eat healthy food to give yourself the energy you need and avoid unnecessary sugars, and items containing caffeine. These items will help short term but create long term problems.
Keep light weights, even two water bottles at your desk and use them as arm exercises when you feel tired. This will enhance your arms, keep blood flowing, and wake you up!!!
Lastly, try to have the kids help with anything they can. Whether it's preportioning cereal as snacks for lunch/after school or if it's simply letting them know not to wake you up for your nap hour.
Good Luck, and remember it's all for the kids!