How To Stay Up Late – Key Tricks and Advice

Since ages, we’re being told to work during the day and rest that night- because that is how nature has conditioned our body. Staying awake till late in night, can be counter-productive if you a paramount work the next morning. But if still, if you require to burn the midnight oil, here we’re with a few on how to stay up late.

1.    Put Caffeine to judicious use

Caffeine is seen as a replica of adenosine (secretion by the brain, which binds with adenosine receptors, which slows nerve activity causing drowsiness) by the nerve cells, so the body no more detects adenosine, but consumes caffeine in place of it, helping you stay awake. This is why coffee helps you stay awake. Now, how you should consume it is in small shots throughout the night, instead of one heavy drink. This will help you stay alert through the night

2.    Work in well-lit area

Your body can be tricked into believing, that it’s not yet the time for a nap, if you stay in bright light. You body’s internal clock can be influenced by the kind of lighting you’re subjected to. So, if you intend to stay up till late, make you sure you work in proper light.

3.    Take breaks

As mentioned, our bodies are designed to rest at night, so you might find it hard to work for long hours. Hence, to keep yourself rejuvenated through the night- take a few breaks, every 40-45 minutes and take a stroll, or eat something, but do not nap- as it might not leave you with energy to get back to work.

4.    Avoid Alcohol

This is more of common sense, alcohol paralyses the nervous system and hence you feel drowsy. So avoid consuming alcohol, the day you know you have to stay awake till night. Also, it might help you fall asleep, but will cause disturbances in your sleep and when you’d wake up, you won’t be feel fresh enough.

5.    Be target-oriented

Prepare a list of the things, which you need to get done through the night span and keep it in front you while working. Cross-out the things that you culminate and move onto the next thing in the list. This will help you stay motivated to work through the late hours.

6.    Understand Hydro-power

No, we do not mean the hydro-power generated electricity- what we wish to tell you is that consuming a lot of water, will help you stay awake. Lack of fluids in the body, causes drowsiness, so to counter it- drink water. You might also try mixing some citrus squash in water- which will refresh as well as energize.

7.    Move out of your comfort zone

Being a cozy and comfortable position, will make you mind want to take a nap. To avoid this, do not wear very comfortable clothes, do not sit in a very comfortable manner- try and work on desk and a chair.

Hope, this helps you stay awake, but remember- your productivity during the night will never be as high as during the day-so try wrapping up work during day hours and let yourself rest during the night.

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