Jeremy Kaplan
We’ve all been through it — The infamous all-nighter where we’re forced to stay up the entire night and study or work so that meet the deadline. Finding bursts of energy at the darkest hours of the night is easier during the college years, but it becomes much harder once we graduate and get older. No matter your age, however, sometimes these late nighters are necessary to get you through your work and keep your studies on track. Here are six ways to help you pull an all-nighter.
1. Caffeine and Snacks
As long as you don’t drink caffeine during the day, you should be able to stay up on it just fine. It’s a good energy booster and will keep sleepy eyes open a little longer so that you can get more done. It takes around 20 minutes to fully activate, though, so keep that in mind. You should also snack because it means that you’re giving yourself the calories and energy you need to keep going, as well as something to do while you work.
2. Take a Catnap
The perfect time to nap for 20-30 minutes is right after a cup of caffeine because it takes about this long for the coffee to start working. They give you a quick energy boost for some extra work time, and you benefit from that extra caffeine when you wake up.
3. Get Moving
Every hour or so, you should stand up and walk around the room for a few minutes. It gets the blood pumping in your legs and body, as well as helping you to wake up a little through exercise. It’s one of the best ways to refresh your mind and take a little break from the tasks at hand.
4. Take a Cool Shower
A hot shower will leave you feeling sleepy, but a cool one will force you awake. Don’t go for cold though because this can be too much of a shock to the system and may have the same impact as a hot one. A quick ten minutes under cool water should leave you feeling better and able to carry on.
5. Use Bright Lights from Devices
Your computer and phone emit blue light, and this delays the sleep hormone melatonin. It’s great for helping you to push sleep away for a little while longer, so surround yourself with these lovely devices and ensure that you beat the desire to snuggle up for the night.
6. Grab a Friend
What’s better than working with a friend? You can keep each other awake, share company, and even help each other with your work. It’s a good way to keep motivated as well as accountable for your work. It’s also the best method for ensuring that you don’t fall asleep on the job.
To Conclude
Listed above are some great tips to help you stay up all night, even when you’re thinking, “should I pay someone to do my online class?” But there’s one thing you need to remember: the all-nighter should only be used when absolutely necessary because they are bad for your physical and mental well-being. Doing this regularly can mean irregular sleeping patterns and exhaustion during your waking hours. However, when the need calls, you should find the advice in this guide very handy indeed. Good luck out there!
