Anyone, even though they have slept very long at night, is still vulnerable to being attacked by drowsiness while listening to the teacher's explanation in class. Admit it, you must be too. While these activities shouldn't become a habit, sometimes taking a nap can instantly boost your energy for the rest of the day. If you really can't help but feel sleepy in class, try practicing some of the methods in this article. Some of these include hiding your face under a jacket or hooded sweater, as well as choosing a conducive situation to minimize the chances of getting caught!
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Method 1 of 3: Hiding Face
Step 1. Wear a hooded jacket to hide the front and sides of your face
If it's okay to wear a jacket or hooded sweater in class, try leaning forward a little and pulling on your hood. By doing so, the position of your eyes will be protected from both the front and the side, so you can sleep easily but still look natural.
Before doing so, read the school rules first and make sure students are allowed to wear jackets or hooded sweaters in class. If the ban does exist and you try to break it, you're more likely to be caught when asked to take off your jacket
Step 2. Place your forehead on your hands, and sleep with your head down
By doing so, the teacher will not know that your eyes are closed. In addition, the support of your hands will also make your body condition more stable so you will not fall while sleeping.
To reduce the chances of getting caught, open the book in front of you so that you look like you're reading material
Step 3. Support your head with one palm, then hold a pencil in the other
Try resting your elbows on a table, and supporting your chin, forehead, or cheek with one hand. Then, hold a pencil in the palm of your other hand, and place the tip of the pencil on top of your book, then take a nap.
By applying this trick, you will look like you are taking notes or reading a book instead of falling asleep
Step 4. Keep your hair in front of your face if you have long hair
Do this before entering class so that your teacher considers it a new hairstyle. As a result, when you finally fall asleep, your teacher won't be able to see your closed eyes. This trick will work more effectively if you have long bangs.
Step 5. Arrange the books on your desk and hide your face behind them
Want to prevent the teacher from seeing your face? Try stacking books in front of you so your face can be hidden behind them. Then, keep your posture straight so anyone looking at you will think you're reading a book.
Because this strategy can seem too obvious, it's best to use it only in a slightly noisy and crowded classroom, for example in a laboratory or when you and your classmates are doing group work. In these conditions, it is likely that your teacher's attention will be distracted so that your activities will not be caught
Step 6. Try slouching if you're sitting behind someone taller
Then, lower your head or place it on a table, or support your head with your palms. Don't worry, your chances of getting caught are very small because your teacher's view will be blocked by the friend sitting in front of you.
- This trick will work more effectively if the person in front of you is much taller and has wider shoulders than you.
- Previously, make sure you don't have to move or change places in the near future, for example to do group assignments or work in the laboratory. Surely you don't want to be caught if the person in front of you stands up, right?
Method 2 of 3: Choosing the Right Bedtime
Step 1. Go to bed when you manage to get a seat in the back row
Generally, teachers will have difficulty observing the activities of students sitting at the back of the class. However, as much as possible, don't sit in the back row because often, the teacher's attention will focus on students sitting in that area, especially since they already know that students who choose that location generally want to sleep in the classroom.
Also be careful when you choose to be in the middle row of the class, because generally the teacher's attention will also be directed to that
Step 2. Try sleeping if your teacher isn't too loud or obnoxious
Most likely, you already know the identity of a teacher who is fierce and less relaxed, and vice versa. If possible, make sure you only fall asleep in classes where the teacher is more relaxed and less attentive.
Step 3. Go to sleep when your teacher plays videos or movies as teaching materials
If you are attacked by a pocket, you will most likely not be able to stay awake until the video or film that is playing is over, especially if the video's theme is related to the academic world so it is less interesting. Therefore, after your teacher turns on the video and turns off the classroom lights, try slumping in your chair and closing your eyes. Supposedly, dim lighting can make you fall asleep quickly.
Step 4. Sleep in a class that uses a computer as a work tool
A classroom equipped with a computer is the perfect location for those of you who want to sleep, especially if the computer in your class is equipped with a monitor so you can hide your face behind it. However, make sure your hand is still touching the mouse, yes! After that, try to "wake up" yourself and move the mouse periodically so that the computer screen does not darken.
- This method can also be done if you work using a laptop. However, you need to lean back a little so that your face is hidden behind the laptop screen.
- If the work tool in your class is a tablet, try supporting your face with one hand, then placing the other hand on top of the tablet so you can still look like you're working.
- If you find it difficult to wake up, try turning off the screensaver option on your computer. However, make sure you reactivate it before leaving the class so that your activities are not noticed by the teacher, OK!
Step 5. Don't sit facing your teacher
Some types of classes, such as art classes, allow students to sit anywhere to increase their creativity. If you have the opportunity to take a class like this, do your homework for the first few minutes, then choose a seat facing away from your teacher, and take a nap.
Every few minutes, get up and draw a little to show that you're still working on your assignment, then go back to sleep
Method 3 of 3: Avoiding Master's Suspicion
Step 1. Give your full attention at the beginning of class
Even if you feel very sleepy, try to show your teacher that you listened to her explanation at the beginning of class. Take out your pencil and notebook to take notes. Also, make eye contact with your teacher and try to answer at least one or two questions.
- Give the impression that you can focus until class is over, even though the reality is that you will fall asleep later.
- However, do not overdo it so that the teacher's attention is not constantly directed to you. In other words, don't let your teacher know when you eventually stop responding to her words.
Step 2. Have someone wake you up, if necessary
Before class starts, tell your classmate that you are very tired and want to take a nap. If he doesn't mind, ask him to help you wake up if something important is about to happen or you need to know.
- For example, you could say, "Hey Alex, I'm really tired, because last night I had to stay up until morning. If I fall asleep, please wake me up, when we should start doing experiments or group work?”
- This method will be easier to do if you are friends with the person or at least know them well. If you don't have a good relationship, he will most likely refuse your request or even report you to the teacher!
Step 3. Make sure you wake up when the school bell rings
Don't let you not wake up when the bell for recess or class change rings! Therefore, keep relaxing your body, but try not to sleep too much.
Train your body's ability to stay alert even when you're asleep. The method? Force yourself to open your eyes every few minutes, or ask a friend to pat you on the shoulder once in a while
Step 4. Do not wear earplugs or earbuds
While muting outside noise or listening to music can make your sleep feel better, students wearing earplugs or earbuds in class are sure to catch the teacher's attention. In addition, you will not be able to hear your teacher's call or the sound of the school bell.
Warning
- Remember, if caught, you could be exposed to negative consequences. For example, your teacher could give you a bad grade, ask you to write an apology letter, or even hold you in a special detention room.
- Be careful, sleeping too much in class can make your grades bad! Therefore, try to get 8-9 hours of sleep at night so you can stay awake in class.
