Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 My name is Robert DeSautel and I would like to reach out to all other programmers that follow the WoW. I have recently had a career change into programming and i am having a hard time keeping eyes open without falling into coffee. Is there something else that i can drink or something to start productive? Please help me I love this career field.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane_Doe Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Programmer non-coffee drinker here. The key to staying awake as a programer is the same key to staying awake in every other job field: -- Have a solid routine your body can follow every day. Try to be up when the sun is up and see it. -- Get exercise. Both in general- such as a morning work out, and little times throughout the day. Like if my code is running a 2 minute diagnostic, I stretch and move around a little. -- A good breakfast -- Coffee/caffeine is addictive and encourages dependency. If you start down that road it's really hard to stop and it becomes "required" for normal function. Get off and stay off it. Edited March 8, 2017 by Jane_Doe eddified, Robdesautel, zil and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my two cents Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I'm not a programmer but do follow the WoW. Try herbal peppermint or ginger tea or diffuse good quality peppermint, grapefruit, ginger or rosemary essential oil in the air. You can also use topically for a more subtle approach in case you share an office. Google for more info and welcome to the forum. Robdesautel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anatess2 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Robdesautel said: My name is Robert DeSautel and I would like to reach out to all other programmers that follow the WoW. I have recently had a career change into programming and i am having a hard time keeping eyes open without falling into coffee. Is there something else that i can drink or something to start productive? Please help me I love this career field.. Programmer here. You can't be a real deal programmer without.... ..... ..... ..... MOUNTAIN DEW. bytebear, pam and Robdesautel 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Thanks for the advice....ill try to excercise and get some essential oils then guzzle some mountain dew lol. It's great to hear from fellow programmers that have better alternatives to coffee in the work place. And to my two cents that essential oils does sound like a great idea my two cents 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Well I was going to recommend Mt. Dew but....... Okay I'm addicted. I'm not a programmer but I do work on the computer all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estradling75 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 I am a real programmer (I get pay checks and everything) and I generally avoid caffeine (including Mt Dew)... My method is pretty much what others have said... plenty of sleep, exercise etc. One thing not mentioned is to get up and move during your breaks... It it really easy to sit and work all day... but that is not really good for you.. and it can contribute to feeling sleepy. Robdesautel and mordorbund 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Pam, i guess i could have related to everyone who looks at a computer all day, but i was thinking programmers because all we do (almost 24/7) is figure out what the last developer did, add our new code, debug....we are just in a vicious cycle, but it really is cool. Estralding, that's what do during my breaks i also stand in my cubicle and read the code. I need to start exercising but i had just moved and just started this new job so i am just everywhere lol. pam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Robdesautel said: Pam, i guess i could have related to everyone who looks at a computer all day, but i was thinking programmers because all we do (almost 24/7) is figure out what the last developer did, add our new code, debug....we are just in a vicious cycle, but it really is cool. Try having to read these forums most of the day. Sometimes it puts me to sleep. Sunday21 and classylady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, pam said: Try having to read these forums most of the day. Sometimes it puts me to sleep. I could always spice it....that would wake me up too lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, Robdesautel said: I could always spice it....that would wake me up too lol. Please please do. We need some spicing up here. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 9 minutes ago, Robdesautel said: I could always spice it....that would wake me up too lol. Be careful bro. Every time I try to spice things up, @pam threatens to kick me out. Apparently she has a problem with four letter words and frequent polygamy references. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, MormonGator said: Be careful bro. Every time I try to spice things up, @pam threatens to kick me out. Apparently she has a problem with four letter words and frequent polygamy references. Well when people mention the 4 letter word that begins sn.. I get upset. You know that white stuff that falls from the sky? Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, MormonGator said: Be careful bro. Every time I try to spice things up, @pam threatens to kick me out. Apparently she has a problem with four letter words and frequent polygamy references. Well i don't like certain for letter words and we don't believe in polygamy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Robdesautel said: we don't believe in polygamy.... If I knew that beforehand, I never would have joined the church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anatess2 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 46 minutes ago, Robdesautel said: Well i don't like certain for letter words and we don't believe in polygamy.... When you meet @zil you'd want to change your mind on that and challenge @MormonGator to be the head of the compound. zil and Sunday21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, anatess2 said: When you meet @zil you'd want to change your mind on that and challenge @MormonGator to be the head of the compound. Well maybe i won't meet zil and make it easier for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anatess2 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Robdesautel said: Well maybe i won't meet zil and make it easier for me You're a wise man. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 54 minutes ago, pam said: Well when people mention the 4 letter word that begins sn.. I get upset. You know that white stuff that falls from the sky? Snow? I love snow. Its the purest form of precipitation. I wish i had more snow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anatess2 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 10 minutes ago, Robdesautel said: Snow? I love snow. Its the purest form of precipitation. I wish i had more snow... No. She meant snot. Falling from Lord Farquaad's nose as he looms over her, plucking out her precious gumdrops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 19 minutes ago, Robdesautel said: Snow? I love snow. Its the purest form of precipitation. I wish i had more snow... Quit swearing on these forums. That 4 letter word is not allowed. hahahaha Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robdesautel Posted March 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 minute ago, pam said: Quit swearing on these forums. That 4 letter word is not allowed. hahahaha It snot funny ya snow lol pam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Just now, Robdesautel said: It snot funny ya snow lol Don't make me sorry that I approved your first posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, anatess2 said: No. She meant snot. Falling from Lord Farquaad's nose as he looms over her, plucking out her precious gumdrops. Leave my precious gumdrops out of this. Sunday21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 25 minutes ago, anatess2 said: When you meet @zil you'd want to change your mind on that and challenge @MormonGator to be the head of the compound. IF that == "4-letter words" THEN zil.reaction = "snarl" ELSE zil.reaction = "blush" ENDIF As to the original question, I agree 100% with Jane - get enough sleep at the same time and for the same duration every night (even weekends), routine (as far as your wake / sleep and work schedules - the body likes routine), exercise, eat well - in other words, follow the WoW and similar scriptures. If I had to rate one as most important, it would be getting enough sleep - too many people think they can do without, but they clearly can't - if they could, they wouldn't be looking for caffeine and 5-hour energy drinks, and other artificial ways to compensate for lack of sleep; nor would they get sick as much and take as long to recover from illness. Your body actively fights caffeine in a way that tries to make you tired, which is why you need more - it's an escalating battle between the caffeine dosage and your body's response to it. So just don't do it. If you're already addicted, wean yourself off it. Alternately, find more interesting things to code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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