Spring Break
Survival of the most awake: pulling an all-nighter
Paresh Jha
Issue date: 12/8/08 Section: Focus
Unconventional breaks
Breaks are going to have to be short, infrequent and productive in calming you down and keeping you awake. So during some of these breaks you need to make every second count. Walk outside and take in the cool air. It is going to be cold during finals week, so that may be able to help.
A quick shower could also be beneficial. Even if you've already showered, getting in there and having the water hit you will likely keep those eyes open.
This next tip obviously depends on the person. Some people (mostly guys) find that sex tends to put them to sleep, but the converse is not unheard of either. Having a quickie during a study break can do many things. It will reduce your stress level and make your brain release endorphins, neurotransmitters that gives you the feeling of wellbeing. But hey, having sex and then showering pretty fast can certainly make you feel better, more alert and ready for the rest of the night. Obviously, this can easily become a distraction so take that tip with some caution.
Other ideas involve getting up for five minutes every hour to do some quick exercising. This increases blood flow and allows your body to keep up with your mind.
Breaks are going to have to be short, infrequent and productive in calming you down and keeping you awake. So during some of these breaks you need to make every second count. Walk outside and take in the cool air. It is going to be cold during finals week, so that may be able to help.
A quick shower could also be beneficial. Even if you've already showered, getting in there and having the water hit you will likely keep those eyes open.
This next tip obviously depends on the person. Some people (mostly guys) find that sex tends to put them to sleep, but the converse is not unheard of either. Having a quickie during a study break can do many things. It will reduce your stress level and make your brain release endorphins, neurotransmitters that gives you the feeling of wellbeing. But hey, having sex and then showering pretty fast can certainly make you feel better, more alert and ready for the rest of the night. Obviously, this can easily become a distraction so take that tip with some caution.
Other ideas involve getting up for five minutes every hour to do some quick exercising. This increases blood flow and allows your body to keep up with your mind.
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Barbs
posted 12/10/08 @ 2:12 AM EST
I was reading this over in San Francisco tonight, when I thoight back to the time when I was there. I used speed to get me through the night. It worked brilliantly, and the next day my reward was weed, made even more potent by the fact that I had taken speed. (Continued…)
Bet on the Super Bowl
posted 12/12/08 @ 11:23 AM EST
yawn...
sAn FrAnCisCO mOvErs
posted 1/07/09 @ 6:27 PM EST
nothing i didnt already know but props for the effort...
Wilma Walker
posted 3/07/09 @ 12:10 AM EST
That looks like lots of fun. When I was in college we didn't had so many fun activities.
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