How to survive on less than eight hours of sleep (without the caffeine!)

For many people—and maybe you’re one of them—an extra shot of espresso seems like a quick fix. When you just can’t leave work any earlier, or family responsibilities mean less sleep than your body would like, it can be a real challenge. I’ve got news for you. When your body needs eight—even nine—hours of sleep, and your schedule isn’t giving you more than five, you bet you’re going to feel it. It’s not a surprise that the best course of action is to get enough sleep. But on those days when that just isn’t an option, there are some things you can do to get the most mileage out of your nearly-empty energy gas tank:
Drink water, lots of it. Water clears your head and helps you stay focused.
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