How do you keep from falling asleep while waiting?

I get tired, especially when I have a lot of schoolwork to do, so when I start getting so droopy, that my work is bad, then I get up and stretch, walk, move around, or even go outside for fresh air, any of these can work to wake me up enough to go on..

I really don't get sleepy during the day unless I have had to take some extreme medication because of my chronic pain. Then I sleep. I do a lot of different things cross stitch, read, etc when I am scanning. Usually if I am scanning its because I am going to put something up on Ebay so I will be making up what I want to use as a description while the item scans. For me I do not drink coffee either. They say tea helps, but I have drank every flavor under the sun and it does not seen to aid me. If I am feeling sleepy I will grab a coke or caffinated beverage and its either the caffiene or carbonation jolts me one. Everyone says its the caffiene, but I also drink decaffinated sodas like sierra mist, cherry 7-UP, even a grape or orange soda has no caffiene so I think its the carbonation that gives me a punch if I feel sleepy.

I like to have the radio going. And, I usually have several things going on at once so while I'm waiting on one, I'm working on another. Of course, most of my computer work is on my days off, so if I get sleepy, I'll just take that nap! LOL

For me the best thing i do is to take a little nap for at least 10mins. IT helps a lot because if you do not do this you always feel sleepy. The heavy eyes and teary is a sign that you need to rest and take a nap. The 10mins is good for you to stay awake longer. Then when you awake try to have some coffee. You can continue now what you are doing.

Oh waiting is something I really hate. I get so bored, impatient and whatnots! I really can't fight the sleepy feeling when I get one and just go take a nap. And that nap turns out to be a long one and again there goes my sleep at night Anyway if I had to keep myself awake, i would just keep myself busy with something on the laptop maybe? Mylot seldom get me sleepy and sometimes even when I am so tired and want to sleep and I just log in for a few checks on mylot, I find myself sitting here for hours haha! Or I just play my favourite games on my phone or watch funny videos on youtube haha! That's all I've got

Keep your mind focused on something else while you wait, if you can. Like maybe read a book or maybe go through a magazine. Try writing a poem or a letter. You can also try tea since you don't like coffee. English tea and Grey tea tend to keep me up. Hopefully something helps!

I would take a nap. If not, I would walk around and keep moving if I absolutely have to keep awake,that is , if I have to watch the product very carefully or have to go somewhere right then. I do think it was the lunch. I often feel tired after I eat, and Ido drink coffee so that does not help that much. Maybe I should drink Starbuck Coffee instead of Tim Hortons. They are strong enough to go through the bottom of a cup.

Hi Barb! I always feel like this in the afternoons! Sometimes I play computer games for a while if I feel sleepy. After that, I will get back to work. If I still feel sleepy after working a while, then that's the time I give in and take a short nap. Sometimes, I just stand up and do some walking or something. Sleepiness is terrible in the afternoon after lunch time. It's so strong that you really have to fight hard against it.

I don't like coffee either, but I hardly ever feel sleepy at the computer, probably because I have more than one computer and many tabs open and usually 2 or 3 different browsers open, to. To be honest, while I am waiting for something to happen on one computer, usually I am playing a game on another. My favorite online skill gaming site now has "speed" games that can be played in seconds for people like me :-) They are almost like the 5-minute games but last only 1 minute. They can be played free, or for money. The money games are not legal in all states, but they are legal here in California. When I go to my winter vacation home in AZ then they are verboten!

Hi Bagarad, usually i will just walk around with swinging both my hands to and fro, while waiting for my scanner or printer finishing the job. Especially, after lunch, we tends to fall asleep easily. So, try have a cup of warm tea and walks around with swinging both your hands. It not only keep you awake but also makes your brain stay alert and active. I had tried these few simple tips and it really helps me a lot, while i was still working before. Hope it could helps you, too...

When there is some activity on my pc where my presence is not needed I do something else. There is enough on my plate that can occupy me elsewhere. I have the kitchen to take care of, watching tv would be another alternative, strolling in the garden, playing with my pet..... Come on bagarad I am sure you have similar or may be more interesting chores around you that would keep you occupied.

I have had that happen to me. When I get tired while working on the computer, I get up and walk around. I like coffee, so I will make a cup. If you don't like coffee, walk around and maybe drink some water. But, if the feeling becomes overwhelming, take a nap. I get that way because of my diabetes, and sometimes I cannot control it. But I do try and fight it.

For me, tea usually helps to keep me awake. Try taking a break by walking around or switch your attention to doing something else for a little while. If that doesn't work, maybe you can just rest your eyes for a few minutes like taking a very short nap and then wash your face and get back to what your are doing.

on the other page u can surf about the most interesting thing in your life so as you are waiting for the scans what about that..... but you can even put your self on a task of finishing what you want irrespective of how u feel... i hope that a person will only n only feel tired or sleepy if he she puts him her self in a condition of feeling it.... the more you think about getting tired ,asleep its when u feel a lot of it so set your self you'll get the positive results...thank u

You could try standing up and getting a glass of water, or, you can take a nap (my fave). =^..^=

When one feels too tired, the best would be to have a nap and get refreshed. Feeling sleepy while driving, for instance, would be very hazardous. If during making copies, or working in front of a computer, what I usually do is have a glass of my favorite fruit juice. That helps to some extent !

I used to proofread in an office. My hours were different than most there, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and I was pretty much alone after 5 p.m. That was the time I had the worst problem staying awake. I tried coffee but the weirdest thing happened. I found myself falling asleep faster after drinking it! Maybe it was the heat, I don't know. My son told me the same thing happens to him when he drinks coffee. I found that drinking plain ol' water helps. Well, I always had ice cold water. I have since read that water can help more than any caffeinated drink in helping you to stay awake and alert. It definitely worked for me. Sometimes, it was so bad that water alone wasn't enough. At those times, I'd get up, stretch, take a little walk outside for some fresh air and come back after about 5 minutes and felt really refreshed.

For me, it is simple. I smoke

I have always wonder how can someone can fall a sleep when he do something,like when i reading a book for example its just strange.My grandfather was interesting character all he need was the smell of a pillow he fall a sleep while his head is till in the air and didnt touch the pillow yet :).I always need atleast half hour to fell a sleep so its just interesting to me.Even see people falling a sleep while they walked!!!

I think you can change into the comedy channel or any other channel you like better and spent some time in it we get relaxed and we get refreshed. When my husband comes late in the night i usually get upset and then i changed my computer site, my favorite channel is comedy channel while involving it we get relaxation and our mode changes and we will forgotten the sleep.