So there are all kinds of tips on how to avoid sleep-deprivation. Sleep when your baby sleeps, ask someone to help watch your baby so you can take a nap, don’t try to do things (chores, etc) that don’t absolutely need to be done if it means giving up sleep.
Reality check…
I don’t know about you, but once I am up that’s it. If I try to nap, my mind can’t shut off (mainly listing all the things I should be doing). As tired as I may be, I still stay up late to check my email, work out, do chores, watch a movie, hang out with the hubby, blog or write-things I can’t do when Monkey is awake. So what I want to know is how to fake it like you got sleep, even when you didn’t. Here are some good tips…
A nice hot shower is worth at least a few hours sleep. If you can take a few minutes to shower, you will feel a million times better-regardless of your lack of sleep.
GET DRESSED! 
I know many stay at home Moms who get dressed to go out to the store and then immediately get back into their PJ’s when they get home. I’m the same way-I wear my workout clothes 24/7. But the truth is, if we got dressed every morning (and stayed that way!) we would feel more awake.
Some Moms swear by caffeine, and if that works for you-great! But this non-coffee drinker thinks the more water you drink, the less sleepy you will feel. Go a step further and remove sugar from your diet, and you’ll have so much more energy!
Splash some cold water on your face.
If you’re going out, put some concealer under your eyes to hide the bags or slap on some big, fabulous sunglasses.
Don’t wear black-it accentuates your wrinkles and makes you look older. New studies show that the color doesn’t even work to make you look slimmer, as previously thought.
And if these tips aren’t working for you, just go take a nap already! And please leave me a comment and let me know your good tip for faking your refreshed look!
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