I’m super drowsy even though I had some caffeine. I’m drinking lots of water and eating healthy foods, but is there anything else I can do in the meantime?
How do you make yourself feel better after a poor night of sleep?
Edit: It went well! The director even said, “we should just hire you now!” However, I have one more panel interview. Time for a nap.
Drink a cup of coffee THEN take a 20 minute power nap right after. Caffeine doesn’t clear the chemicals from the receptors that tell your brain you are sleepy. It DOES prevent those chemicals from binding for a while, so drink the coffee and immediately take a nap. Your body will clear up the Chema, and the caffeine will prevent the Chems still floating in your blood stream from making you tired again 20 minutes later
This works, and I’m speaking from experience. Nothing makes a short nap more effective at clearing cobwebs than coffee right beforehand.
If you can manage both, do this and then go for a walk for about 20 minutes before your interview. Physical activity can also help wake up your brain, and a walk shouldn’t get you sweating like heavier exercise might. Showing up for an interview sweaty isn’t a good look.