How to Survive a Hangover at Work
Aimé Leon Dore
It’s a tale as old as time: “I’ll just have one drink” turns to tequila shots, a hoola hoop contest that you can’t remember willingly entering, and questionable slice(s) of pizza from the only joint open at 3am on a Tuesday night. At the time, the latter seemed like a logical choice; it’ll suck up all the booze, right?
Four hours later, your usual soft crescendo alarm sounds more like a fire truck at the foot of your bed, and the light of your iPhone screen is searingly blinding. You’re hungover, and you have to go to work. Great. Which is why we’ve put together a survival kit of sorts to help you get through a day hungover at the office.
BEFORE YOU GO IN
SET YOUR ALARM FOR 30 MIN AHEAD OF YOUR USUAL
Okay, so this might sound counterintuitive, but waking up with more than 15 min to get ready and out the door is the only way you’re going to survive today. Start it off at an easy pace, and give yourself time to drink all the water you can.
TAKE A LONG, HOT SHOWER
Steam is key. Draw near-scalding water to create a pseudo sauna in your shower to sweat out all the toxins you took in the night before. You’ll feel more refreshed and put together, too.