There will be times in your life when you need to stay up late. Whether you’re going to an all-night party or finishing a project by the next day, it will take you longer to stay awake than your body is used to. However, with some preparation and some helpful tips, you may be able to stay longer than expected.
methods
- Stay up late
A Take an early nap. A short nap will help you stay energized throughout the night. Try to avoid naps of more than two hours or you may feel drowsy and tired. A quick nap can be refreshing.
A nap can be a great way to refresh yourself before midnight. Find a comfortable place to lie down.
B Get more sleep the night before. If you are tired after not sleeping for the past few days, it will be more difficult to stay awake. Try to sleep for two days before you know you need to stay up late.
It also depends on what you do during the night. If you have to stay up late doing physical work (such as construction), sleep deprivation may not affect you much. Usually, your heart, lungs, and muscles can function normally as long as you’re not sleep-deprived for a long period of time. Lack of sleep can interfere with your brain and cognitive functions. Sleep is important if you know you’re going to stay up late and need to think clearly and quickly.
C Avoid large meals. A full meal can make you sleepy as your body tries to digest what you’ve just eaten. If you plan to stay up late, avoid heavy carbohydrates and stick to lean meats and fruits.
Proteins stimulate neurotransmitters that help you stay up late. So eating steak might be a good way to stay awake. Don’t let your stomach get full. Digestion can make you sleepy.
Method 2
Stay awake naturally
A Do what you love. If you take the time to do something you invest in, you’re more likely to stay awake. Try working on a project or building it by hand. You can also try out video games that you really like. However, you may be the most active while staying busy.
If you play video games for a long time, be sure to take a break.
B. Running or lifting weights naturally pumps oxygen from the body to the brain, making you more alert. Working out when you’re tired may seem counterintuitive, but it will give you a great workout. Studies have shown that walking for ten minutes increases participants’ energy levels by almost two hours.
Exercising before staying up all night helps, but doing it in the middle of the night is even better.
C Eat healthy snacks. Avoid high-sugar candy or other junk food. Once the sugar leaves the system after 10 to 15 minutes, you’ll end up feeling even more tired. Too much sugar may cause a car accident.
D Keep a conversation going with the person you are in. If you have an interesting conversation with someone, you are much less likely to get tired or fall asleep. Your mind will become alert.
Try having an intellectual conversation that challenges your brain to think about ideas. The more willing you are to challenge your brain, the less likely you are to fall asleep. Jigsaw puzzles or word games are another good option.
Methods 3
Force yourself to stay up late
A Moderate amount of caffeine. Don’t think that a strong cup of coffee or multiple energy drinks will wake you up. It just causes your body to burn out all the remaining energy and collapse quickly. The trick is to take small doses (one tablespoon of instant coffee instead of two, or coke instead of an energy drink) and keep eating them more regularly throughout the evening. You should also drink water after all the caffeine has kicked in. Caffeine dehydrates your brain, leaving you feeling very tired very quickly.
B Set the alarm. If you really can’t stay up late, set the alarm to turn off every 5 minutes. If you don’t have an alarm clock but do spend time with someone else, ask them to pinch you from time to time to keep you from falling asleep.
C Avoid comfortable sleeping areas. Sitting in a very hard chair makes it difficult to fall asleep. Lying in bed or on the couch will make you more likely to eventually fall asleep.
D Keep the light on. If it doesn’t feel like night, you’re much less likely to fall asleep. If you want to stay awake for a long time, do not wander in the dim light.
Chew something inedible. Chewing sends signals to our brains that we should be alert. Your body also thinks you’re eating. This will cause it to release insulin, which will wake you up.
Chewing on ice cubes is a good choice. Just don’t hurt your teeth or freeze your mouth.
F Keep yourself awake with cold water. You don’t need to get wet, but jumping into the bathroom and spraying your face with cold water will help you feel alert again. This is not a permanent solution.
If you are driving late at night, try rolling the Windows down. Cold air should have the same effect as splashing cold water on your face, and the sound of air rushing into your car should help.
G Listen to happy music. Don’t play soft, soothing sounds, which can make you feel relaxed and more tired. The idea behind happy music is to promote awakening and productivity. Studies show that playing music that matches the rhythm of your work can help you focus more.
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