If you're like me, you will be at work operating on next to no sleep, and still reeling from what was a heartstopping but gutting Cricket World Cup final.
In an emotional and tense match at the home of cricket - Lords in the UK, both the Black Caps and England scored 241 in their 50 overs, and were level on 15 following a super over.
That meant England were crowned world champions after scoring more fours and sixes - 26 to New Zealand's 17 - in the entire match.
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It was agonisingly close, but the reality is probably setting in; you're having to grind for eight hours with no sleep, and reeling from a loss.
Luckily, there's a light at the end of the tunnel, Kiwi fans.
Here's how you can recover from the gutting loss:
- Health and Human Performance researchers writing for TrueSport recommend not dwelling on a loss. Instead, think about how far our boys came. No-one gave the Blackcaps a chance against India in the semifinals, but they were proved everyone wrong.
On Sunday, we went into the final as the underdogs, and stayed in touch with a classy England outfit right until the very last board. The Blackcaps lost on a technicality, and New Zealand can be immensely proud of Kane Williamson and the lads.
- Staying positive is important, TrueSport says. Yes, we have to wait four more years for another crack at the world cup, but there's plenty more cricket to look forward to this year and further opportunities for success. The Boxing Day test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to name one.
- TrueSport recommends taking time to reflect. Reflect on what was an awesome world cup, and even better finale. Most importantly, don't lose your love and passion for the boys - they need our support now more than ever.
For those of you like me who stayed up for the whole match, here's how you can survive eight hours on the grind:
- Sadly, despite the loss, the world doesn't stop, and most of us are at work on Monday. Health.com recommends staying hydrated to get you through.
- Don't overdo it on the caffeine - one coffee might give you a boost, but subsequent ones could drain you. The Sleep Health Foundation says while caffeine might help beat sleepiness, this effect is only temporary.
- Get out and enjoy the sun. According to health.com, a Belgian study from 2006 found light can affect areas of the brain involving attention and emotion. The sun might help with that emotion you're still feeling from the loss.
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