Happy Friday! We are in the thick of summer and hot weather can cause us to feel lazy or unmotivated. The warm weather can put a strain on your body’s ability to recover and remain productive, and this can cause a negative impact in the workplace. If you are looking to give yourself a fighting chance in this heat, then keep reading for all the deets.

how to stay productive when it’s hot

Stay Hydrated

Drinking enough water is always important but it is even more so when you’re in a hot office all day. Drinking water replenishes the fluids lost when sweating and you leave yourself open to the dangers of dehydration if you don’t drink enough, Keep a chilled water bottle with you in the office at all times.

Sleeping Right

After a long day at work and a hot commute back home in the sun a good night’s sleep is important in order to maintain your physical and mental strength therefore your ability to perform the next day. The heat can often lead to a restless night. Keep the bedroom cool and dark. If possible, wear thin cotton fabrics to sleep in they let the skin breathe more effectively.

Get Active

Physical exercise has been proven to boost wellbeing and have a positive impact on your mood and even work productivity. Just don’t do it during the hottest part of the day.

How are you staying productive during the summer? Let me know in the comments.

–Chantel Keona