If you are a perpetually cold person or you have a boss who wants their workplace to match the temperature of their dead heart, you know the unpleasantness of a freezing office. The arctic temperature many workplaces keep is not OK when you're expected to be productive for hours on end. If you're like me (a lowly intern), your supervisor has probably placed you at a small desk in a drafty corner where — away from doors, windows or any other sign of the outside sunny world — you sit and freeze. So, here are some tips for staying warm when you're working in a frigid ice cave.

1. Bring extra clothes, blankets and heaters.

The obvious solution to living in Antarctica is to layer up — sweatshirts, fuzzy socks, etc. But some work places have dress codes. If that's the case, try blankets or heaters, or be like Rihanna and wear a "fashion Snuggie."

2. Drink coffee all day.

Keep a cup of coffee (or if you're weak, try cocoa, chamomile tea or a different warm drink) on your desk throughout the day. Not only will this keep your insides feeling toasty, but also you will probably jog to the bathroom pretty frequently.

3. Never stop eating.

Calories warm the body and soul — it's science. Along with eating constantly, make sure some of the food you bring to work can be warmed up. You don’t even need to eat the food. I'd be lying if I said I've never brought hot pockets (gross) into work just so I can hold them with my frozen, numb fingers.

4. Imply that you smoke.

I'm not encouraging you to start a new habit or lie — you can tell your boss you need frequent breaks outside for "personal reasons" (your frozen limbs are about to crack off from your body). Most employees are forbidden to smoke inside their workplaces and, in some states, you have to stand at least 15 feet from any entrance/exit doors and windows. That's like lining up Nicki Minaj, Kim Kardashian and Snooki head-to-toe in between you and The Icebox. Bless up.

5. Take frequent bathroom breaks.

Pairing with tip no. 2, after you jog to the bathroom and finish your business, you get to run your hands under the warm sink water. Stand there, sing "Happy Birthday" and experience the satisfaction of heat and good hygiene.

6. Reach out to Helios, Greek god of the sun.

It's worth a try.

7. Get active at the office.

Whether it's by doing simple stretches or getting your boss into Parkour Training, exercising means boosting your body's temperature. I don't use this trick too often since I'm a lazy potato, but desperate times in the Icelandic climate call for desperate measures.

8. Tamper with the thermostat.

Turn that baby up. Or, if there's no way to change the set temperature, put Popsicles on top of the thermostat so it detects a colder environment and keeps the office nice and toasty.

Or...

9. Send a message to the cold-hearted beast in control of the thermostat.

Chatter your teeth. Turn your desk into a mini meat locker. Throw water on the floor and hand them ice skates. Or talk to them face-to-face like an adult — whatever floats your iceberg.

10. Stop shaving and grow your hair.

Long hair, don't care (about the frosty office).

11. Quit.

You'll never have to go back to that frozen netherworld again.