How to Stay Awake All Night

Staying awake all night might seem difficult and tiring, but it is not impossible. This story will enlighten you about some useful ways to stay awake throughout the night.

Though remaining awake the whole night is not something that is good for health, there are certain situations when one has no other option than refraining from sleeping. Students often have to face this problem when they have to study or revise a day before their exams.

Even new mothers have to constantly wake up during the night to feed their babies. Apart from this, some people have to refrain from sleeping in the night to complete some important work before the deadline, whereas there are others who have to stay awake to attend a party at a friend's place.

Whatever may be the reason for it, most people find it difficult to stay awake all night. However, it is actually possible to do it with the help of some simple tricks. Here are some methods that you can try to prevent yourself from sleeping.

Sleeping is an important part of human existence. After a long day of hard work, sleep helps the body and mind to rejuvenate, and to work with the same vigor and energy the next day. However, due to studies or work, it becomes inevitable for people to stay awake for a few days.

If you are facing a similar situation, here are some ways that you can try to remain awake the whole night.

• Sleep on the Previous Day:
  One of the most natural ways of staying awake the whole night is to sleep well on the previous day. However, this is not possible if you have exams coming up or have a busy time at work.

• This method will work only for people who have to party the whole night. So, if you know that you have a party to attend which will continue till the wee hours of morning, make it a point to sleep at least for 12 hours on the previous night.

• You can also use this trick to stay awake while driving at night. In other words, if you are going somewhere by road and you know that you will have to drive during the night too, sleeping on the previous day for long hours will help you stay awake.

• Have a Light Meal:
  If you want to prevent yourself from feeling drowsy while trying to study at night, it will be a good idea to eat a light meal. A heavy dinner full of sugar and starch can make you feel the urge to go towards your bed and sleep. Instead, it is important to stick to light foods, like fruits, salads, etc.

•  These will not only prevent you from sleeping, but will also help you to gain energy that you require to stay awake. It is also said that eating spicy foods for dinner is also a good way of staying awake.

• Indulge in Physical Exercises:
  Indulging in some physical exercises is a great way to stay awake till very late at night. Exercises help in making the body alert and hence, it is one of the best ways to stay awake.

• So, if you are at the office late at night to complete a project that has to be submitted the next morning and you are feeling very sleepy, then jogging or walking around the office building, doing some jumping jacks, cycling, etc., can help in getting rid of sleep for sometime.

• Moreover, getting out of the place and breathing some fresh air is also a good way of preventing oneself from sleeping.

• Caffeine and Energy Drinks:
  Most of us know and have used coffee as a way of staying awake. Experts are of the opinion that coffee with a bit of extra sugar can work wonders to make you stay awake throughout the night. Apart from caffeine drinks, even consuming energy drinks can help in getting rid of sleep and keep one awake all night.

However, though caffeine and energy drinks do help in staying awake all night, consuming it in excess is not a good idea. Hence, one must not make an habit of drinking coffee to stay awake. If you want to stay awake in class though, a cup of coffee is surely a good solution.

Apart from the methods that are mentioned above, there are some more ways that can also help a person from falling asleep. Some of these are as follows:

• If you want to stay awake at night to study, it will be a good idea to do it with a friend.

• In this way, you can talk to each other for sometime when you feel tired and sleepy, and make the urge to sleep go away.
• Another thing that you can do to stay awake while studying is to study by sitting in a chair, instead of on the bed. Also, studying in a different room than the bedroom will also reduce the chances of feeling sleepy.

• The Internet can also help you from falling asleep at night. So, if you are feeling sleepy while working or studying, take a break and browse the Internet. You can write your blog, chat with your friends, and do several other interesting things for a while and then get back to your work, active and alert.

However, one must remember that though it is fine to stay awake for a day or may be even for a few days, it is not a good idea to do this regularly. Not sleeping for a long period of time can cause health problems and should be avoided. Hence, use these ways to stay awake only when you desperately need to.