How Do You Adjust To Working Third Shift?
The third shift refers to having a work schedule during the night, ranging from midnight to the early hours of the morning. Humans are accustomed to being awake during the day and sleeping at night. Therefore, staying awake during third-shift hours, then trying to remain awake during the day as well is difficult. You may feel tired, yet you also feel as if you have no time to sleep. To adjust to working the third shift, try to illuminate the work area, remain active on the job, do not eat a large meal or drink caffeine after your shift and schedule at least eight hours in which you will sleep during the day. Illuminate the work area. To adjust to working third shift, you must feel stimulated. Because it is dark during third shift hours, you will have a tendency to feel less awake. However, if your work area is illuminated, you will feel more incentive to remain awake and to concentrate on your work. Even placing a small desk light at your work area will help you see what you are doing
