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staying awake during meetings

Jenny952Jenny952 member
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I don't know if it's just that I'm having a rough couple weeks, but I've been in several meetings lately where I just cannot keep my eyes open.  I never really had this issue before.  Even today I was in a meeting with only a couple people and it was a fairly engaging discussion (not just a presentation in a dark room).  What tips or tricks do you have to stay awake?  I'm not a coffee/soda drinker, and sometimes it's just not an option to get up and leave.  Help! 

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Re: staying awake during meetings

  • kacellekacelle member
    When would it ever be an option to get up and leave?  Maybe now's the time to try coffee and as beneficial a sleep schedule as you can with a 10 month old.  Eat healthy foods and take vitamins!
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  • Jenny952Jenny952 member

    imagekacelle:
    When would it ever be an option to get up and leave?  Maybe now's the time to try coffee and as beneficial a sleep schedule as you can with a 10 month old.  Eat healthy foods and take vitamins!

    Haha, I meant just get up and walk around.  Obviously I can't just leave, but sometimes in a large group it's ok to get up and move but it's harder to do that in a small conference room.

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  • financialdivafinancialdiva member
    imageCTGirl30:
    Chug a glass of cold water before you head into the meeting. Take a brisk walk around your area / up and down the stairs to get your blood flowing a few minutes before you head in there. Bonus points if you are able to step outside to get some fresh air while doing this little mini excercise break
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    This! Also try not to eat a lot of carbs before hand or at lunch and stick with protein.
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  • shannmshannm member
    Maybe try bringing water and taking notes?
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  • michaelaskedlaurenmichaelaskedlauren member

    Have some really cold water on hand to drink, and maybe try chewing some cinnamon gum.

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  • NicoleWINicoleWI member

    This happens to me. It's so bad that my boss asked if I have narcolepsy, and I actually kind of wondered if I might. I actually DO get up and leave if it's a bigger meeting--go to the bathroom or something. Drink water. The best thing is if I can occupy myself doing something like making a grocery list or drawing out a calendar. That also only works in larger meetings. We had an incredibly boring webinar yesterday and I slept on and off through half of it despite my best efforts not to. It's like I'm drugged and just cannot keep my eyes open. I think a lot of people don't understand this if it doesn't happen to them.

    You could try a short walk a little bit before the meeting. That can help. Good luck!

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