wake up! wake up!
@Ingkingderders (3832)
Philippines
September 16, 2009 6:42pm CST
I'm currently attending a 5-day training for Project Management.. the training is 8 hours per day, and today is the 4th day... I just can't seem to find a way to make keep myself from dozing off during discussions, specially in the afternoon.. 
I have tried eating candies just to keep myself from sleeping but it doesn't work..
anyone here have any tips for me? really really need it. And no coffee please. It doesn't have a good effect on my stomach. 
I have tried eating candies just to keep myself from sleeping but it doesn't work.. anyone here have any tips for me? really really need it. And no coffee please. It doesn't have a good effect on my stomach. 1 person likes this
7 responses
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
17 Sep 09
Are you getting sleepy after you eat lunch? If so then that might be the problem. Your not getting enough protein in your system first thing in the morning. I have myself doing the same thing and had a doctor to tell me this. Protein gives you energy. Or it could be that it is that boring that everyone is having problems staying awake...LOL..I wish you luck and have a good day...
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
LOL. yeah, I think all of us are all sleepy.. But I would definitely try the protein thing.. yeah, I don't think I get enough proteins in the morning. Thanks for the advice rose. 
Happy mylotting!
Happy mylotting!@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
today is definitely better compared to yesterday.. I walked around more today though, and the topic is more interesting than yesterday.
Take Care.
Take Care. @rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
17 Sep 09
You are very welcome. I hope that you have had a better day. That is able to stay awake..Have a nice day
@gongchhua (272)
• China
19 Sep 09
Hi, when I read your discussion, maybe you have finished your trainning. how do you deal with this problem, what's the effect? If I didnot sleep a while in the noon, I would feel sleepiing in the afternoon. I think I have the question with you. So I want to listen to your opinions on this problem.
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
20 Sep 09
Yep. I have already finished my training a couple of days ago. What I did was I have a cup of water beside me I drink like a couple of times in an hour, sometimes, I stand up during discussions, the instructor doesn't mind cause he knows how sleepy we are. lol.
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
17 Sep 09
When I got hired for my new job back in July, I had to start a new training too and that was for 5 days at 8 hours a day too. For the most part, we had several breaks during the day to really try and get our classrooms in order and decide on how we wanted to do things. However, there were some days were training just dragged on and on.
I've found that chewing gum really helps me stay awake as well as having something to drink. See if you can bring in something to drink such as ice water or something. I think that helps you stay awake because you're staying hydrated and what not.
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
I always have a cup of water beside me.. the thing is.. it would make me go to the bathroom like every 30 minutes, and sometimes, I get shy because I was going out of the room too often. lol. maybe I should try chewing gum. thanks for the advice. Happy mylotting!
@yugasini (12893)
• Secunderabad, India
17 Sep 09
hi ingkingderders,
i have already put the matter as discussion,some times back,daily i going sound sleep for 5 hours and i will attend 4 to 5 hours on net and from 10.00 am to 9.00 i am the shop,there is lot of time i am in sleepy mood,i have not find out any remedy for that,what can i said to you,have a nice day
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
ahhh.. I see.. i was just really thinking of ways not to get sleepy and atleast to be able to listen to the instructor.. but nothing worked. Anyway, I hope we could soon get a remedy for feeling super sleepy always. lol.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
it's either you should try drinking extra-joss every time you're thirsty or probably download horror asian movies like the ring, the grudge, coming soon and others. and watch it on your phone to keep you from going to sleep. coffee can only make you paranoid and scared and sleepy. @Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
I don't like drinking extra Joss, cause I don't like the weird feeling it gives to me. lol. I should try scary movies though, cause I'm easily scared, and I think that would definitely keep me awake. though I wouldn't drink coffee while watching the horror films.. that would have a bad effect on me. definitely.
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
17 Sep 09
I have actually done all of the things that you have mentioned, but it seems like I still get sleepy.. maybe there's already something wrong with the topic of our training, or maybe the instructor. lol. anyway, thanks for responding!
Happy mylotting!
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
16 Oct 09
Why not try to ask questions as much as possible. Its a good way to remove that feeling sleepy. It will make your mind think and active enough for the rest of the day. I hate long training hours and as you said, early afternoon seems a drooping time for it. Thats why instead of getting to sleep while the trainer is discussing, I try to ask questions just to keep awake. I mean questions that are relevant and important to the discussion.
