If you're used to going to bed early, keeping yourself up until midnight on New Year's Eve can be tough. No one wants to sleep first before the seconds of the turn of the year. This year, keep your eyes open to watch the countdown to the new year!
Step
Method 1 of 3: Stay Active
Step 1. Talk to other people
If you're celebrating the new year with friends or family, talk to them to stay awake. Keep your mind busy by socializing.
- Listen to them tell stories.
- Laugh at their jokes.
- Talk about their interests.
Step 2. Stand up
Try dancing, walking around the house, or challenging a friend to a push-up contest. Whatever you do, don't sit or lie down. You shouldn't be so comfortable that you don't fall asleep.
Step 3. Do fun things
Play with friends and family. Don't be afraid to prank someone. Take turns making new year's resolutions with everyone. Do whatever soothes your mind and keeps you fresh.
- If allowed, setting off fireworks is a fun activity. Be careful when near fires and keep a close eye on small children who are there.
- Taking photos with funny poses together is a fun activity.
Step 4. Help someone
If you come to a party, you can help prepare food for everyone. You can also pretend to be a bar attendant and make cocktails for guests. Offer to help clean up the party venue. Besides being able to make you more familiar with the host, this will also keep your mind focused and awake.
Method 2 of 3: Fighting Sleepiness
Step 1. Use caffeine
Caffeine blocks drowsiness-causing neurotransmitters in the brain, keeping you awake. When you start to feel sleepy, have a cup of coffee or another drink that contains caffeine. Do not drink caffeine a few days before the New Year's celebrations because the effects will be less effective if consumed too often.
- Most sodas contain caffeine.
- Energy drinks like Redbull and Monster contain high doses of caffeine.
- Some dark chocolate contains caffeine.
- Keep in mind that this method is very effective, but not healthy. Do not drink caffeine too often at night because it can disrupt sleep patterns and damage your health.
Step 2. Change body temperature
Changing your body temperature from hot to cold can keep you awake. The resulting shock will give your body and mind an instant energy boost.
- Splash cold water on your face.
- Take a shower. Change the water setting from cold to hot several times so that the body is awake and blood circulation becomes smoother.
- You can get a similar effect by chewing ice or drinking a cold drink.
Step 3. Turn on the light
It's very difficult to sleep with the lights on. Make sure the conditions around you are brightly lit.
You may need to move to another room to turn on the light so as not to disturb others
Step 4. Listen to music
Tune in to your favorite fast-paced music and let your body revitalize. Turn up the music volume as loud as possible.
- Use the jemala voicer if someone else is near you.
- Don't play sad songs that can make you sleepy.
Step 5. Get some fresh air
If you are in a crowd on New Year's Eve, the atmosphere is certainly very noisy. This can make the air feel hot and humid, making you sleepy. Get out of the way for some fresh air to stay awake.
Step 6. Watch a movie
Watch fun movies to keep your senses active. A good action movie will take away sleepiness and keep you fresh.
Do not watch films that are too long and rambling. Trying to understand a complicated plot will tire you out
Step 7. Use peppermint oil
The aroma of peppermint can refresh your senses. Rub the oil into your hands, jaw, and upper lip. The scent may be very strong. So you need to keep your distance from other people for a while.
- A strong citrus scent can also be used.
- Don't use lavender as the scent is too subtle.
Method 3 of 3: Preparing to Stay Up late
Step 1. Eat nutritious food throughout the day
Eat foods rich in vitamins that can provide energy. You need lots of vitamin C and omega 3 fatty acids to have enough energy to stay up late. Don't eat foods that contain tryptophan, such as turkey, which can make you feel tired and lazy.
- Salmon and walnuts are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids and can help boost your metabolism.
- Oranges and sour fruits are good sources of vitamin C.
- Eggs and nuts are rich in B vitamins.
- Eat small portions to keep your metabolism working. Eating large portions will make you lazy to move.
Step 2. Get a full 8 hours of sleep the night before
Make sure your body gets enough sleep to be active. It's very difficult to maintain the energy to stay up late on New Year's Eve if you didn't get enough sleep the night before.
Do not exaggerate. Sleeping too long can make you dizzy
Step 3. Walk
Activities with light intensity can provide additional energy. Walk for 30 minutes before New Year's Eve to improve blood circulation and keep the body awake. The sunlight you get when you walk outside can also help your body absorb vitamin D.
Don't push yourself. Strenuous activity can make you weak and cause fatigue
Step 4. Take a nap
If you're worried that you won't be able to stay up until midnight, take a nap while it's still midday. Set an alarm so you don't sleep too long. A short 45-minute nap can make you feel refreshed. However, sleeping too long will actually make you feel more tired.
If you have time, sleep for 90 minutes. This duration allows the body to go through the brake sleep phase and replace the lost sleep when staying up late on New Year's Eve
Tips
- Keep your mind busy so you don't fall asleep.
- Have a friend wake you up if you fall asleep.
- Chew gum or suck on mint gum to keep your senses active and your body fresh.
- Get up and move. Don't sit or lie down because you could feel too comfortable and accidentally fall asleep.
Warning
- Don't drink caffeinated drinks too early or your energy will be drained.
- Do not eat turkey because the meat contains chemicals that make people sleepy.
- Don't drink too much alcohol. You will feel very sleepy.
