Welcome to the first-trimester club - where your body decides that 11 AM is bedtime.
What you're feeling is very common around 6–12 weeks of pregnancy. Your body is working incredibly hard behind the scenes: hormone levels are changing, your blood volume is beginning to increase, and your body is supporting your baby's development. That can make you feel unusually sleepy, even after a full night's sleep.
Since you're at the office and can't nap, try this:
🌼 For the next 15–20 minutes
- 💧 Drink a glass of water.
- 🚶 Walk around the office for 3–5 minutes if you can.
- 🌬️ Take a few slow, deep breaths.
- 🍎 Have a light snack if it's been a while since you ate. Good options include fruit, roasted makhana, nuts, or yogurt.
- ☀️ If possible, sit near natural light for a few minutes.
🧠 Don't fight your brain
If you're doing a task that requires intense concentration and you're struggling, switch to something lighter for 20–30 minutes, such as:
- Organizing emails
- Updating documentation
- Planning tomorrow's work
- Reading rather than creating
Then come back to the harder task once you feel a little more alert.