What To Do When You Are Sleepy At Work
By MsPatriciaDV
@MsPatriciaDV (636)
Philippines
February 8, 2011 1:00am CST
I have this really big dilemma every workdays from 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon. I always feel sleepy. There isn't a big workload for me in my job and it's either I swell my eyes using the computer and surfing the net whole day (which I can't because my eyes get tired and painful) or give in to my sleepy side.
How do you handle your sleepiness when you are at work?
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9 responses
@slothgurl (569)
• Enumclaw, Washington
8 Feb 11
When I get the afternoon sleepies, I drink a big glass of water, eat a handful of raisins, then take a walk, for 5 or 10 minutes. If I can't walk, I just do some stretches in my work area.
@MsPatriciaDV (636)
• Philippines
8 Feb 11
Thanks for the tips. Just want to ask why raisins take away your sleepiness?
@slothgurl (569)
• Enumclaw, Washington
8 Feb 11
The raisins give a little energy boost. I don't remember where I heard it, but alot of weight-lifters use raisins for quick energy, instead of steroids, or energy drinks, because it is healthier for you. So I tried it, (eating a handful of raisins)and it worked. I didn't get jittery like having too much coffee either!
@MsPatriciaDV (636)
• Philippines
10 Feb 11
Sad thing, I do not have anyone with me in the office. The other office where there are two folks are about 10 - 20 meters away from my office. It's hard to be secluded!
Nah, by the time I hit the sack, it would sometimes be 2am-3am? Then the next morning it's around 8:30am I'm already up..
@mihama_poohbear (449)
• Philippines
10 Feb 11
Have some coffee. Then take a 10 minute nap after. I really works for me.
@Milkypink26 (324)
• Philippines
8 Feb 11
I work at night so I often face this kind of things but if things get so busy at work I forget that I'm sleepy. Best way so far to fight sleepiness at work is to walk outside, breath fresh air and drink water.
@jhaidro (877)
• Philippines
8 Feb 11
Usually, we have 8 hours to work but in between this 8 hour work, we have a couple of minutes break. I think that most employers would allow its employees to have 3 breaks in a day. One in the morning, another one for lunch, and another one in the afternoon. According to some studies, it is very normal for us to feel sleepy on working hours that is why need to have a few minutes spent for a nap. 15 minutes they say is good enough. So for us to be productive, we should finish our lunch fast then have a nap so we will be energized in the afternoon.
