Fasting during the sacred month of Ramadan results in lower energy, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty producing work. Lack of productivity is one of the biggest issues we have, especially if this month is stressful at work. Changes in sleeping and eating habits may also contribute to this. So, if you find it difficult to focus for an extended period of time during your fasting this post is for you. And you obviously have to consider shifting your sleeping and working schedules. We’ll be providing you with effective tips to manage your work while fasting during Ramadan.
Tips to manage work while fasting this Ramadan:
Make a daily schedule in advance
Make your plan in advance in order to keep a regular work schedule and minimize the impact of the fast. The best time to do this is right after iftar when you will be most alert. You’ll be able to plan the following day without any problem. Making space in your daily schedule for traditions like prayer, reflection, and fasting is also important. It also entails working remotely to accommodate clients’ or coworkers’ schedules who are based in various, non-Muslim nations.
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Consume foods that help you rather than hinder you
Choosing food that will enable you to stay fuller for longer is important during Ramadan. This is because you’ll just have suhur and iftar to feed yourself before and after each fast. While diet food may make you feel more hungry later in the day, fatty, high-calorie foods may cause you to feel sluggish. Choose foods with a low sugar content but a high complex carbohydrate content to avoid cravings because these foods burn more slowly. Choose foods like whole grains, legumes, and vegetables that provide you with sugar molecules. Your body can convert these foods into glucose to be utilized as energy.
Try to stay away from caffeine entirely
Caffeine aids in keeping you awake on typical days, especially when you’re feeling sleepy. However, it is not advised to consume caffeine while fasting. Because it will just make it difficult for you to fall asleep and cause you to wake up late. Because of this, it may also cause you to urinate more frequently. And that would dehydrate you and make you thirstier the next day. Therefore, drink as much water as you can during non-fasting hours. That will help you feel more at ease during the workday.
Schedule your most difficult or challenging tasks immediately after your last meal
Ramadan fasting can support you to be much more resilient and allow you to work long hours without taking a break for food. Despite this, there is no getting around the fact that you have the most energy right after a meal. This is the ideal time to schedule any meetings or other responsibilities that call for serious thought and high energy. Take advantage of the opportunity if your employer is willing to let you work flexible work hours during Ramadan. You’d be surprised at how many businesses let workers use flexible scheduling during this time of year.
Ensure that you get enough rest
Ramadan is known to disrupt normal sleeping patterns. Adjusting sleep schedules is necessary because of this. There are two options. The first is to consume Suhur, then work for a while before retiring to bed. Or get up early, work and eat Suhur, and then go to bed right away to get enough sleep. To ensure you get enough sleep, you might also consider taking brief naps during the day. A recent study found that a short break can significantly improve performance, increase attention span, and restore mental clarity. It can also aid in undoing the effects of a bad night’s sleep, which destroy productivity.
Take short breaks to do some exercise
Medical professionals always advise Ramadan participants to keep up their exercise regime in moderation, despite the risks of doing a full-blown gym session while fasting. Keep in mind to pay attention to your body’s needs as you exercise and make adjustments as necessary. Keep on moving to remain healthy, but don’t push yourself further than your physical boundaries. You can help your blood flow by engaging in quick and easy cardio exercises like brisk walking and light jogging. Additionally, it will help you think more clearly. You can feel more energised after doing a few stretches at your desk too.
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