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I'm having problems in meetings at work...fell asleep in one yesterday but it became kind of a joke to the others.....not sleeping well and get very bored in the afternoon? Help?

been there! Used to work for county DD and have endless meetings for CEU's. Here are a few tips. Candy or gum: peppermint or citrus flavors wake the senses and having something in your mouth helps your brain stay active. Wear shoes that slip on & off easily when you start to feel tired, slip off your shoes and put your feet flat on the floor or wiggle your toes. Carry a paper & pen. Jot down things you may not recall later about the meeting then let your mind wander & doodle on the page. This is usually popular with those around you and as long as the lecturer sees that you have been taking notes, they usually are ok with it. Also, if you have a formal diagnosis, i would advise full disclosure. Due to the americans with disabilities act, you can not be discriminated against for adhd so if you need to doodle, eat candy, stand up for a minute, or fidget with a toy, i personally used a 'tangle' as a fidget toy during a three day long seminar, they are awesome and it is some of the best focus time i have ever had! Anyway, full disclosure with your immediate supervisorwill help more than you think and people are far more understanding when they know that it is out disorder not their teaching style that is to blame for your lack of interest. Hope this helps, sorry so long winded:-D

The story of my life, except the fall asleep during meetings. Meetings are the hardest. I learned to "appear" attentive. I move my lower limbs a lot and play with the pen. I've broken many pens that way. Sitting still at a boring meeting over time is very hard.

Taking notes keeps me attentive. Sorry, I forgot to offer the feedback. That's probably what you're looking for, but really, taking notes and sitting up front helps. I really only take notes for that reason. It also aides long-term retention, obviously, because I'm actually paying attention. I also interact a lot in the group. It's stimulating, and I'm engaged.