I have always had to stay awake for different reasons- first so I can play games while my parents slept; crazy!!. Secondly, I can only read at night then thirdly, God recognized my ability to keep vigil and the first job he gave me was Network Monitoring- Night shift, all week and no blinking; that was the height of it all. I would say I became a master of the night "not a witch oo"
Staying awake is easy… 5 shots of dark coffee and 2 lines of cocaine is all you need. You’ll certainly be wide awake and wired, but you may also die from a heart attack a few hours later. In all seriousness, conquering drowsiness before it overwhelms your mind can be quite a challenge without the help of drugs.
So the big question is: What are some healthy, drug-free ways to stay awake when you must? Let’s take a look at My 17 possibilities.
Crank Up the AC – Warm, stuffy environments accelerate mental fatigue. If you need to stay awake in a lecture hall or meeting room or office, find an open seat under an AC vent but thats not all.
Cold Water – Splash some on your face and the pulse area of your wrists. Drinking an ice-cold glass of water can also help to wake you up, I said water not beer, and if you drink enough of it you’ll be up on your feet using the restroom every 30 minutes as well.
Fasting at Mealtime – The human body expends a great deal of energy during the digestion process. This can create a great deal of fatigue when you are trying to stay awake. Fasting is a great way to avoid this natural fatigue. As long as you are drinking enough water, fasting for a meal or two is also a healthy way to detoxify your cells and rejuvenate organs, if you must eat, eat more veggie and less carbo and meat.
Light Exercise Breaks – Take a break and take a walk or do a couple jumping jacks to get your blood moving. Even the slightest bit of exercise like push-up or jumping up and down can act as a healthy way to energize your mind and body.
Chew Sugar-Free Peppermint Gum – It won’t rot your teeth and it will generate just enough physical activity to keep you awake. Strong peppermint flavors seem to work best for me… there’s just something about that refreshing minty taste.
Write – The idea is to keep your mind busy. If you are attending a lecture or business meeting, write down everything that is said. If you are simply trying to stay awake, create a detailed to-do list for the week or plan out your perfect weekend getaway.
A Good Laugh – Watch a funny video clip or read your favorite comic strip. A good chuckle will stimulate your mind and help you to stay awake a little while longer. There are tons of then to watch on youtube, don't forget yourself doing that though, I did once and it cost me greatly.
Inspirational and Motivational Material – Sometimes all you need is a little pep talk. Watch a video clip that inspires you.
Music – If it’s not too much of a distraction, listening to fast beat music can be a great way to keep your mind awake. Never attempt blues- NEVER.
Tickle the Top of Your Mouth Cavity – Obviously, you’ll want to do this with your tongue. Rub your tongue against the top front area of your mouth cavity. It feels a little weird, but it does give you a quick, irritating nerve jolt that can actually help to keep you awake.
Turn On All the Lights – Darkness promotes sleepiness. Turn on every light in the room.
Hangout with a Friend – It’s so much easier to stay awake when you have someone else to interact with. Wake a friend on phone if you have to- Night cals are either very cheap or free.
Play Games – First-person shooters, fast paced driving games, or online RPGs like the great World of Warcraft are sure to keep you wide awake.
Go Outdoors – Getting some fresh air outdoors is always a good way to rouse your senses.
Pull Down on Your Earlobes – This may sound strange, but pulling down on your earlobes can help you stay awake and alert when you’re feeling drowsy. Just try it.
Nutritious Low Carb Snacks – Low carb fruits such as raspberries, apples, oranges, and grapefruits are great energy boosters. Heaping scoops of ice cream on a few small crackers is another goodie. Stay away from meats, breads and dairy products.
Get Enough Sleep When You Can – This one should be obvious. The best way to stay awake is to be well rested. If you get enough sleep on a regular basis it will be much easier for you to stay awake or pull an all-nighter when you absolutely must.
Feel free to add yours on the comment zone so we learn from you- Thanks.
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