How do you stay awake at work if you are front of a computer all day? Not just one day, but every work day.?
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Not really much of a suggestion, as much as a lot of sympathy. I do AutoCAD for a living and staring at little white lines on a black background all day is horrible. Here's what I do and it helps some.
Keep putting liquids in. Even if it's just water. Caffine has a tendency to sort of 'sap' the water out of your system somehow, so avoiding it is good. Hydration is important, it helps me a lot. It doesn't everyone but a brisk walk to the bathroom will help wake anyone back up.
If you have control over the lighting in your office trade the bulbs out for something that mimics natural light (GE Reveal bulbs do pretty good) Even if it's just your desk lamp, it should help.
If you're the only one who uses your computer rip some music onto it. If not consider a mp3 player or filling a USB key with music that energizes you. (I listen to a lot of metal while I'm on the clock). If you're working in a cubicle get a pair of headphones and only wear one side on your ear so you can still hear the phone.
If you respond to armoatherpy, get an airfreshener. Citris, ginger, and lemongrass are supposed to have energizing effects.
Adjust your monitor so that it is easier on your eyes.
Take short little breaks from looking at the same screen all day. Surf websites with different colored backgrounds or work on a puzzlebook.
Some yoga poses have rejuvinating effects, that might also be worth looking into.
Remember that there is a natural, although very slight, drop in body temperature around 2 pm. This makes you tired. Keep a jacket in your office and try to keep the temperature even Contrling body temperature can do a lot toward keeping you awake.
Do not skip lunch or breakfast. Try to eat healthy. If snacking keeps you awake get some veggie sticks or cereal. (I live off of Kix when I'm at work)
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Consume yourself in your work
I have the same problem what i did was start eating healthy and excising taking b-12 vitamins this helped me stay alert and feel MUCH better.
then your work must not be interesting
You might be getting too much sleep. Try six hours and see if that helps. And start drinking a bit of tea... the low caffeine won't hurt you.
Music.
If you don't like coffee try green tea or black tea - that helps me!
Hydration is a key factor... drink 4 to 5 bottles of water through out the day... I was promted to do this by my sister who manages a Sleep Lab. I was having the same problem, and so I tried her idea and it worked. I don't know how it works, but it does.
Try reading the news online, and researching things on the web, do stuff to keep your mind going. It's just part of the deal, millions of people have the same problem everyday, Imagine how I feel, I'm pregnant and have the same problem, it is so dang boring.
Go sugar free. When I did a few years ago, i stopped falling asleep in my chair after lunch.
Try taking 2 days off a week to rest up.
Constant coffee.
Sounds like you have a fatal disease. Nice knowing you.
Signed
Your mom.
Fluids. Drink up.
I work in front of a computer every day all day long also. Some days I am hit with nap attacks and others I am not. Your best bet is to get up and move around when you feel like sleeping. If this isn't possible you should do sit down exercises to get your blood flowing.
And yes as others said drink plenty of fluids. This not only helps keep you awake through chemical reactions in the body, it forces you to get up and go to the restroom every once in a while.
are you eating enough? and mabe you should not use a computer after work.
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