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== Get a Good Night’s Sleep ==
Working the night shift can present unique challenges when it comes to getting good sleep. Fortunately, with some helpful routines and lifestyle changes, you can overcome these difficulties. Shift workers often struggle with a lack of sleep because their body’s internal clocks are desynchronized. This can be particularly problematic for those who rotate shifts each week and experience a different sleep-wake schedule each day.

To help with this issue, it is important to prepare for the evening before your shift begins by consuming minimal caffeinated beverages and avoiding caffeine at least four hours prior to your bedtime. Additionally, consuming small amounts of water throughout your shift is also beneficial for hydration and can help prevent fatigue. A nap may be beneficial for some shift workers as well; short naps 20-45 minutes long have been shown to improve self-rated alertness and performance.