How do i stop falling asleep at work (tips)?
364667
Hmmm, Was about to tell you to go to bed earlier, but you already say you covered that..  Try going to bed an hour earlier and see what happens...\n\nBest thing is to get up and walk around at least once an hour - if you are sitting at a desk all day, its natural to get bored and then tired...
286747
Try to find something to do.  If you are a little sluggish, go for a little walk around the office to get yourself woke up.\n\nAlso, ask others around you if they need help.  This will help morale and that person may help you if you get in a bind.\n\nLastly, ask you supervisor if there is any other job(s) you can learn.  The more valuable you are, the least likely the company will be to get rid of you if business slows down.\n\nHope this helps.
722710
Try taking like Motrin or Motrin pm, it helps to relax you. And when you go to sleep don't try  forcing yourself to sleep. Just try to meditate. It does work sometimes I have a hard time falling asleep too. Just take deep breaths and slow your breathing, it should help to make you tired and then you can go to sleep. Make sure the lights are off, it will help too. Hope this helps
758467
Yes, if you're lying there & can't sleep, that's insomnia. If you're exhausted & yet can't fall asleep, that's insomnia. Just try something different. Lying there worrying about not falling asleep makes it harder to fall asleep! Try to relax before bed by reading or watching tv (preferably something not too stimulating, maybe something really boring!) or exercise strenuously earlier in the day. Physical exhaustion makes it easier to sleep & is a great stress reliever. Or you could try yoga, meditation, breathing techniques. What is keeping you up at night? Is there something you're worried about? Getting your feelings out by talking to someone may help. Also, watch what you eat & drink. Some people say warm milk before bed helps. Watch your caffeine intake. I wouldn't recommend cola or coffee before bed.\n\nGood luck.\n\nI'm an insomniac myself. I work shiftwork & it's hard for me to get out of nightshift mode on my days off (& on dayshifts which I hate). Plus I'm naturally a nightowl. When I can't sleep I get up & do something (like playing guitar, writing songs). I figure I might as well do something constructive with my time since I'm not sleeping anyway. It's rough. I feel your pain!
512888
take plenty of eye breaks before they get too tired. just close your eyes for a few minutes and let them rest and pick something in the office you can look at for a few seconds to keep from staring at the screen all the time buy some natural tears eye drops or some other kind of eye drops that sooth the eyes, only use these by the directions on the box. Read the eyedrop boxes and find the one that is for soothing tired eyes
116057
clear your mind of everything. let neutral thoughts flow through your mind. once you remembe you want to sleep fast you will screw everything, just foget about it and sleep will come on its own.
601674
think about your favorite song and hum. go to a silent place where you can let your mind relax. dont take it personally its just a part of your job.
220759
"Anchor sleep" on the day before your night shift. Try to get 2-4 hours worth of nap in. The first night is the hardest. If you have only 1 or 2 days off in between night shifts, stay on a night schedule. \nTo sleep during the day, I turn off my phone and use a face mask, which alot of people don't like the feel of. Your other option is 'black-out blinds' or put aluminum foil up in your windows. You need it as dark in the room as possible. Also use ear plugs.
21604
Getting up and walking around helps a lot.  Drink some water.  Find a diversion that can keep you engaged for a minute or so when you get sleepy.  Sometimes when I get really tired in the afternoon I do math problems in my head or try to remember arcane facts about cars.  Q&A is also a good way to keep your mind alert...
916886
Ideally if you could take a nap would be the best.\nget off at 6pm, I would stay awake till like 12 or 1 am then get up at 7 or 8 then try an take a 2 hr or so nap at 3. \nLearn to take naps, get up earlier and then take a 1 to 2 hr nap before you have to go in to work.
320481
Just keep reading all these questions and try to think of intelligent answers for as many of them as possible.  We are very slow at work right now and I was having the same problem.  Now, here I am and I'm awake.  Good luck!
973191
Go into a deep sleep. I think that works.
936798
Take the money.\n\nDo not let the boredom cause you to sleep - and then be found out and lose your job.  \n\nAvoid sleeping by placing a pencil on your desk pointing up at your face. When you start to fall asleep the pencil will pierce your face. Thus you will stay awake.
71277
1. A warm bath with lavendar salts. Lavendar is very calming. Try it. \n2. Warm milk. \n3. Have a bedtime routine an hour before bed. Do these same things each day, at the same time. The body will adjust and start expecting sleep then. Eg. A bath, some milk, a light read or some passive activity where you don't have to think much, brushing etc. etc. \n4. Think of good things, stay hopeful and positive and you will feel relaxed.\n\nGoodluck!
971045
Realize that sleeping is not something that you have to try to achieve, its something natural that should occur on its own.\nTrying to go to sleep will only keep you more awake, just lay back, don't think too much and let sleep take over you.\n\nHere's some tips to help you ....\n- Ensure you do not eat anything at-least 2 to 3 hours before bed.\n- If you drink too much coffee or high energy caffine drinks during the day, reduce or try to eliminate them completely. Avoid coffee in the evenings, a cup of tea is better.\n- A cup of hot milk (unsweetened) before bed, should help.\n- A good shower before bed works just as fine.\n- Make sure your bed is comfortable, and the temperature in your room is set to a comfortable setting to your body.\n- If there are any external noises distracting you from sleeping, do something about it to ensure its quiet and peaceful.\n- When laying on your bed. Focus on your breathing. If you find your mind drifting to thoughts, slowly bring your attention back to your breathing.\n- Before bedtime, DO NOT engage yourself in an activity that may get you excited, such as reading a book or watching an engaging TV show, this will only make u more alert. However if it relaxes you, then its fine.\n\nHope these tips help.
826932
try drinking chamomile tea. it really relaxes you. i fall asleep late, too, but this tea really helps me to relax and feel sleepy.\n\nyou should make a doctor appointment and get their professional opinion very soon. gasping for air when you try to fall asleep is not a good sign. get help right away.
154561
It will take a while to get used to these hours of being awake. Just do your best to get your sleep and if you do not have a family try to stay awake when you come home from work just like you would if you were working during the day. Then go to sleep giving you a good 7-8 hours of sleep at least, when you wake up treat it like morning and eat your breakfast and go to work. \n\nI used to work those hours and i will tell you this once you get into the habit of staying up all night it is hard to get out of the habit. 4 years later I am still up all night even after switching hours. Good luck, but remember give it time.