![]() “Being awake for 18 hours straight makes you drive like you have a blood alcohol level of. So we are often forced to take matters into our own hands and do the best we can when traveling home. Most of us, except for a few lucky ducks I read about online, don’t have the luxury of having a work minibus or taxi service paid for by our employer to get home or even a place we can sleep for a while after finishing. I seem to always give myself excuses for the 45 + minute commute home that driving is the BEST way to be in bed the quickest, but is it necessarily the safest? Definitely not. ![]() My feet hurt, my brain is dead and physically I just, can’t. No, not because my driving is below average as Dan would joke about, which it isn’t by the way, but because I am utterly and completely stuffed. Well, at least not for a sustained period of time anyway.Īs an Emergency nurse on a rotating roster, working a crazy combination of days, swing and nights shifts, I know the feeling all too well of being downright terrified behind the wheel of a car. I hate to break this to you, but no, they won’t. Night Shift Driving “Tricks” – Are They Effective? If you’d prefer to watch rather than read, this video sums up the blog post nicely. Too many times I have driven home white-knuckled, leaning forward with all the windows down trying to win the sleep fatigue battle. But enjoying a coffee nap, carpooling, using the bathroom before you drive, skipping the morning drinks and listening to something interesting can improve awareness and help you stay alert while driving. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet to staying awake when driving after nights besides actually sleeping. Unfortunately, driving “tricks” to stay alert are not very effective, as I have found out, so what else can we do to get home safely after working the 3rd shift? I’m sure getting into the driver’s seat after working a night shift shouldn’t feel like this… scary, nerve-racking and downright dangerous. Please read our disclosure and privacy statement for more info. Pairing trail mix with lower calorie fresh fruits or vegetables is one way to balance its calorie density.Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, but this is at no additional cost to you. That said, trail mix also works as a meal replacement when other food choices are limited. Keep this in mind if you are sitting for hours on end. Note that even without added candy, trail mix is high in calories and best meant for - you guessed it - the trail. Toss in unsweetened dried coconut, cacao nibs, dark chocolate chips, or spices for extra flavor and crunch. Start with raw or roasted nuts and seeds, then add your favorite unsweetened dried fruits. ![]() Look for a variety with nuts, seeds, and unsweetened dried fruit - and steer clear of those that contain candies, candied nuts, and sugared fruits. What’s more, you can buy nutritious, low sugar versions at most rest stops and gas stations. It doesn’t require refrigeration, is easy to eat, and provides ample protein, healthy fats, and fiber to fuel you on those extra long road trips. Trail mix is a go-to snack for road trips - and for good reason. ![]()
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