aah, aah, aah, aah, Staying awake! Staying awake!

something_totally_different · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:35

help! in office trying to do end of year accounts but my chairs so cosy and my office so warm that i can barely keep my eyes open to type this,

any tips for waking up ??

Sime · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:37

Cup of tea with 10 sugars...I dont like coffee

Cosimo · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:37

Go outside and take a walk in your shirt.

Ciphon · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:39

Open the window / music?

Lamo · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:39

staple your whang to the desk, that is sure to waken you up a little

rsatd · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:39

Go to the loo it is usually colder there then in the office, wash your face there, that should give you 10-15 minutes. Then rinse and repeat.

mrk · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:40

I was up late doing self assigned home work so I feel like falling asleep too!

Some energy drink time methinks!

randal · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:41

Sit on a spike and get some fresh air.

bledd · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:47

there's nothing worse than nodding all day when at work!

something_totally_different · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:49

randal24 said:
Sit on a spike and get some fresh air.

at the same time ? :confused:

bledd. said:
there's nothing worse than nodding all day when at work!

horrible isnt it, even as my fingers type my arms get heavier with the energy drain ... :mad:

Lamo said:
staple your whang to the desk, that is sure to waken you up a little

hmmm....

Berserker · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:51

Get up and have a wander, go outside, go down the gym, turn the heating down. Far better than dosing up on caffeine IMO.

bledd · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:54

go out for a walk
eat some food & drink water

maybe a cup of tea

, don't go mental on energy food/drinks

WillyNelson · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:54

I'd honestly say that Red Bull* is your best bet. I often get a bit 'noddy' expecially after lunch towards the end of the week. If you're doing accounts you'll want your mind to be sharp too and something like RB should give you a bit of extra zing.

*Other energy drinks are available

Mikoyan · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:55

fruit /end thread

Sime · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:55

This thread is superb Five Star!

In all seriousness, something that worked for me was a packet of skittles and a large redbull...Got me back to London wide awake and raring to go

Azza · 12 Jan 2009 at 12:57

Get some fresh air? Do some kind of work out in the car park?

bsoltan · 12 Jan 2009 at 13:00

Turn the heating down and get a stool.

Bennie-Mac · 12 Jan 2009 at 13:02

Bag of icing sugar + razor blade + rolled up £20 note

GravyMonster · 12 Jan 2009 at 13:02

Amphetamines. Lots and lots of.

Sime · 12 Jan 2009 at 13:03

Spunkey said:
Amphetamines. Lots and lots of.

YOU EDITED YOUR POST...Son of a diddly.