Night shift welcomes me back

May I know what you wanted to do in day time? You wrote that you wanted to do many things in day time so opt for the night shift. Does it mean that you don’t want to sleep at all? Sleep is every necessary for your brain and body to work actively. If you do something in day time and go for work in night that means you don’t get time to sleep enough then you cannot survive for sure. At least 7 hours sleep is very necessary for your body. There is much difference on sleeping in day time and night time. If you work in night shift I think you need more sleeping time to get out of the hang over of sleep. So my suggestion is, you have to forget some of your works you plan to do in day time and use this time for sleeping. If you sleep well you can do your work efficiently. Sleep is important to keep you health. Lack sleep causes many disorders including weaken you immune system. So my request is to you consider your sleep is as precious and find enough time to sleep in day time. There is no alternative for sleeping.

I'm not really sure what's the most effective way of having your body adjust to working on a night shift. Unless you find some way of sleeping during the day, you'll have a hard time staying awake during your shift. What I did was I sort of simulated nighttime when I got home in the morning. I mean, I kept my room really dark by changing the blinds into drapes, and also turned the AC on so that it would be cooler. I even played soft music since this helps me sleep. After a couple of days, I've noticed that I was not that sleepy during my shift. A few more days after and I've adjusted rather well working the night shift.

You do not have any other option but to sleep during day time, as much as you could. If you feel sleepy during your duty hours, you could walk few steps. Alternatively, you could go to washroom and splash your eyes with cold water. You could also try some deep breathing exercises when you feel sleepy. All the best.

I haven't experienced having night shifts. I guess you only have to get sufficient sleep before your shift. You might have difficulty coping up with your new schedule at first but I guess you can do it. Many people also have night shifts nowadays and after a week or two, they were able to adjust. I hope you'll be able to adjust quickly. Goodluck!

Yeah, night shift is really horrible. I also worked in night shifts many times and it is also not good for health. I can share some of the tips that I use to follow. 1. Listen some good songs which won't make u sleep. 2. Don't concentrate too much on your work which will make u tired. 3. Have a walk for sometime. 4. Sleep well before coming to office. 5. Be active in mylot....:)

I also experience having night shift on my first work, at first i also feel hard on being awake at night, it was indeed not easy,we need to adjust on what we usually do,But as time goes by i am used on it.

hello gaiza12.......I can understand how you feel. I would go crazy if I would not get to sleep in the night....one may try to sleep during the day time, but still I think enjoyment of sleep is made for nights... You have no choice as this is your job, so try to do something interesting which can keep you busy so that time passes quickly.......Also I have a feeling that within few days, you will get use to new conditions and will start enjoying your work. Just take things easy and you will be fine. Best of luck.

I used to work night shift and it lasted for two years. I was even pregnant during that time, I'm glad I was not sickly and my baby is really healthy. Now my my schedule is mid shift, from 4 in the afternoon until 1 in the morning. I always thought I prefer morning shift but this one is definitely working at best for me. Allows me to play and take care of my son daily plus let me do some household chores, also we can still run in the market in the morning at times. I hope you get used to your new schedule. It is hard to concentrate on work if you are really sleepy. Try listening to up beat music while working. Also if you have an office mate beside you, try to talk to him / her a lot if he / she doesn't mind it.

I used to work night shift and Like it a great deal. As would get off and do shopping and start wash eat breakfast then clean a little then off to bed I would go. My room was dark and I would sleep. I even lost weight as I ate right. So Then I went back to morning shift and I hated it. I hated getting up early. staying up late no problem. Have a great day

I don't have issues when it comes to being a night shift. Before I became I Supervisor, I was actually once a Financial Analyst for a night shift a couple of years ago. But it did not give me so much problem. Just bear in mind that you needed the job in order to survive and that you have to take it and be happy on it.

You like nigh shift but I not like night shift because I like sleeps. If at night time God will say me came here then I will say him please wait till morning hehehe....I love sleep.

hi, i have an experienced of this last three years ago when i worked in a toll gate and i was in night shift from 10pm to 6am,the good was we have an hour to sleep so that we can charge in short time,and to fight the sleepy eyes some of my toll teller talked out side of their booth and laugh or telling some stories in their life.

Going back to night shift so suddenly might need some adjustments on your part. However, you will soon get used to that because it may take time for others to adjust since by this, it is altering one's body clock. good night shifting.

Sometimes if I was sleepy at work, I would get up and move around. I would make sure I had a hot shower or a hot bath and a warm cup of milk before going to sleep. I would do things such as play quiet, relaxing music to make sure I sleep when I needed to sleep.

Hi friend, some persons don't like night shifts, as you mentioned you are in this sort, take proper rest in the noon time, it will help you to fell asleep in the night time. Tea will give more refreshment to you, so take tea in the night time during your work to get energy

I had the same thing in las vegas.. once I was put on night shift.. just for 2 months. I never got used to it. I dont sleep well in the day time. Hope all is well.

hi friend whenever u at night shift u should take some breaks during your work. and during breaks you can smoke cigrettes.