i sometimes have to study behind a computer and it can take hours to get through material, literally the whole day! how do i stay awake and also mentally alert for long periods, without having to resort to caffeine, etc?
2007-02-27 20:11:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Do some deep breathing exercises. Get up, stretch, do a little jiggling, shaking etc. Wash your face with water. If you can get a whiff of fresh air, do so.
2007-02-27 20:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take time periodically during your day to do stretch exercises or even deep-breathing exercises at your desk. Also, drink fresh water & if you get really tired, go splash cold water on your face & the back of your neck. I also get up and walk on two 15-minute breaks during the day. In addition, take a lunch break. Don't eat too much, maybe something light like a tuna salad & piece of fruit. I drink Lipton's diet peach tea that has no caffeine. It's refreshing, has no harmful items in it or you can also try Snapple drinks. They are delicious for lunch. Take a short walk after you eat. Go out and get some fresh air, if weather permits.
2007-02-27 20:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine is not the answer, it is well knowen when using a computer you should have breaks every 45 minutes, get up for 5/10 minutes walk around stretch your armes leg back hands and neck, and/or get a drink water. You will find you can stay focus much longer this way
2007-02-27 20:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work from my home office like 8-12 hours a day. Once an hour I stand up and do like 25 jumping jacks, push ups, lift dubmbells, stretch etc etc. It gets your blood flowing. I also Eat fish 3 times a week for the Omega 3 and take Ginko Biloba to increase blood flow to my brain.
2007-02-27 20:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by anthonyjthan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say an energy drink....but since you said no caffeine...
Take a shower as a break, or work out (your heart rate increases, making you less drowsy), or talk a walk, usually the cold air wakes me up.
2007-02-27 20:15:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do meditation after every half an hour for 5 minutes.
And do stretch exercises or yoga regularly.
2007-02-27 20:19:17 · answer #6 · answered by The helping heart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make several short brakes involving physical activities, sit-ups, squats etc. It helps both concentration and your appearance :)
2007-02-27 20:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by zmayche 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋