Survive the Workday No Matter What

Posted: June 04, 2016

There are some days in life where something happens and it just brings down any motivation that someone may have, whether it be a sickness or something else. However, as they always say, the show must go on. These tips can help to survive the workday no matter what you're feeling that day. Aja Frost, writer for Hubspot, shares how to overcome sickness, tiredness, or just plain lack of motivation in a workday.

How to Survive the Workday When You're Sick, Tired, or Just Not Feeling It

Whenever you feel sick, tired, or demotivated enough that you just don’t want to work (but not so sick, tired, or demotivated you can justify a sick day), think of Dean Karnazes. In 2005, Karnazes ran 350 miles -- without stopping. During the grueling 81 hours and 44 minute run, he faced extreme temperatures, the loss of five toenails, and of course, sleep deprivation. So if he can push through the pain, you can probably fight off the blahs and survive the workday. But that doesn’t make it easy. We broke down what you should be doing each hour to accomplish as much as you can and feel as good as you can under the not-so-great conditions. Right when you wake up: Take a cold shower. Research shows immersing yourself in chilly water decreases tension and fatigue, boosts your mood and your memory, and even cuts down on general pain. Read the entire article How to Survive the Workday When You're Sick, Tired, or Just Not Feeling It on Hubspot.