Tips to stop one falling asleep @ work
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Can you find a quiet storeroom or something and have a brief nap.
I'm lucky as I can get away with the odd nap at work, at lunch.
We had a shower room that no-one ever uses and we have a few teddy bears lying around that I can use as pillows.
Also, I have a massive chair at my desk which no-one can see me in from behind so I shut the office door, turn the chair round, feet up and nod off (note, book in hand is a good way of looking busy).
Failing that, wet your fingers and rub the moisture on your eyelids!
I'm lucky as I can get away with the odd nap at work, at lunch.
We had a shower room that no-one ever uses and we have a few teddy bears lying around that I can use as pillows.
Also, I have a massive chair at my desk which no-one can see me in from behind so I shut the office door, turn the chair round, feet up and nod off (note, book in hand is a good way of looking busy).
Failing that, wet your fingers and rub the moisture on your eyelids!
kyser_soze
Hawking's Angry Eyebrow
A good night's sleep in a comfy bed.
Apart from the obvious like getting enough sleep, not being too warm and having enough fresh air or activity...
I'd suggest caffeine if you can tolerate it without it raising your blood pressure too much or doing something equally nasty to you.
No need to buy IMHO overpriced caffeine tablets - double or triple strength (or stronger if you don't mind the taste) tea or coffee will do more or less the same if drunk little & often during the day. Guarana will also have the same effect (a natural source of caffeine) but it's more expensive than coffee.
"Party on" temple balm also contains caffeine - I've found that a smearing of it's enough to stop a caffeine withdrawal headache dead, so the caffeine definitely gets into the bloodstream.
Basil essential oil is good for clarity and avoiding sleep. You can either sniff a couple of drops on a tissue, or you can add the drops to a cup of hot water, or you can dilute 2 drops in a teaspoon of something like sunflower or almond oil and rub that behind your ears, the back of your neck, and the inside of your wrists.
I'd suggest caffeine if you can tolerate it without it raising your blood pressure too much or doing something equally nasty to you.
No need to buy IMHO overpriced caffeine tablets - double or triple strength (or stronger if you don't mind the taste) tea or coffee will do more or less the same if drunk little & often during the day. Guarana will also have the same effect (a natural source of caffeine) but it's more expensive than coffee.
"Party on" temple balm also contains caffeine - I've found that a smearing of it's enough to stop a caffeine withdrawal headache dead, so the caffeine definitely gets into the bloodstream.
Basil essential oil is good for clarity and avoiding sleep. You can either sniff a couple of drops on a tissue, or you can add the drops to a cup of hot water, or you can dilute 2 drops in a teaspoon of something like sunflower or almond oil and rub that behind your ears, the back of your neck, and the inside of your wrists.
goldenecitrone
post tenebras lux
boohoo said:
What a ridiculous suggestion!
burning the candle etc 
tony1798 said:mrs and I go to bed a 9 some nights. we were talking only y/day how well rested a couple we are.
I only really get tired in work if I've been on a rather large one at the w/end. then it's the sofas during the week
I tend to have one night in the week where I get little sleep but for 4 nights out of 5 I am in bed by 10pm and sleep through to 6am which is good
Weekends are not quite so structured though
bouncer_the_dog
Well-Known Member
I was going to sleep last night and a giant removal lorry from manchester appeared outside my house and left its engine on for 1/2 hour.. and turned it off just as I was about to go over the road and tell them off.. diodnt get to sleep for ages after that..
As a result im knackered
As a result im knackered
Structaural
in Chatsubo
eat a piece of fruit - should perk you up
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