Staying up all night doing homework isn't recommended, but sometimes it's unavoidable. If your tasks are piling up and the only way to get them done is by staying up late, prepare and take quick steps to take advantage of the situation. You will be ready for a long night.
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Part 1 of 3: Prepare Before You Stay Up late
Step 1. Create a conducive workspace
Find a place in your home that is clean, tidy, and free from distractions. The room used should be comfortable, but not so comfortable that you easily fall asleep or fall asleep.
- Make sure you have all the necessary supplies, such as books, assignments, and stationery.
- If you find it helpful to listen to music while you work, try working somewhere close enough to a loudspeaker. However, choose instrumental music so you don't get distracted because you're fixated on the lyrics of the song, instead of the task at hand.
Step 2. Prepare your energy “fuel”
Staying up late is an activity that requires high endurance so you need to recharge properly. Make sure your fridge and pantry are filled with your favorite food, water, milk, and caffeinated drinks like coffee, tea, energy drinks, or soda.
- Eat protein-rich foods such as sandwiches with nut butter or meat (eg chicken or turkey), or hummus and carrots.
- Avoid sugary foods because sugar can make you tired.
Step 3. Prioritize your work
If you're planning on staying up late, of course there's a lot of work to be done, but not everything needs to be done for tomorrow. Make a to-do list, then determine the most urgent tasks.
- Place the biggest tasks with the closest deadlines at the top of the list.
- Position small tasks that you can complete quickly and easily at the bottom of the list. Try doing these small tasks at the end of a study session when you are tired.
- Tasks that don't need to be done for tomorrow can be done another night.
Step 4. Create a schedule/ Determine the time limit needed to complete your work
If you need to go to school the next day, you'll need time in the morning to shower and get ready, so set aside an hour or so to get ready. After that, go back to your plan of staying up late and make a schedule for the evening.
- Estimate the time it takes to do each task, then mark or allocate hours to each task in the evening.
- Schedule the highest priority tasks early on while you're fresh.
- Set aside a 10-minute break every two hours. Take this time to get out of bed, take a walk, and give your brain a break.
Step 5. Boost your energy with a nap
If you feel tired before work, take a nap and caffeine. Drink a cup of coffee, then immediately sleep for 20 minutes. Caffeine will work after you wake up, and you will feel refreshed and energized.
- Don't sleep more than 30 minutes. If you sleep more than 30 minutes, you are at risk of entering the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep.
- If you don't have time for a nap, take 15 minutes to take a walk outside. This activity can have the same impact.
Step 6. Get started as soon as possible
If you plan to stay up late, it's because you don't have much time to do chores. However, don't complicate yourself more than you need to. Get to work as soon as possible and don't waste time late into the night.
- Make a clear plan for when to start work and stick to the schedule. Set an alarm if necessary.
- Turn off your cell phone and anything else that distracts or makes it difficult for you to start studying.
Part 2 of 3: Staying up all night doing homework
Step 1. Start your caffeine cycle
When you get to work, drink one of the prepared caffeinated drinks. Drink slowly so that the caffeine doesn't overwhelm your system and make you tired or sleepy.
- Drink a glass of water for each serving of caffeine consumed.
- As the night progresses, extend the time between each consumption of caffeinated beverages.
- If you start to feel tired or lethargic, take a multivitamin.
Step 2. Take a break for some exercise
Regardless of how fixated you are with work, at some point your brain will feel tired. Instead of working on the computer feeling lethargic or having trouble thinking, take time off to exercise.
- Short workouts can boost your brain's ability to learn and retain information so you can get rid of feelings of sluggishness or fatigue.
- Do not exercise completely / fully. Instead, do short exercises in the form of 10 push-ups, 10 jumping jacks, or 10 sit-ups.
Step 3. Avoid drowsiness by making yourself feel uncomfortable
Pain stimulates the brain and keeps you from falling asleep. When you start to feel sleepy, try pinching your thighs or eyebrows so that you are "surprised" and feel refreshed again.
- If pinching your thighs or eyebrows doesn't work, try sprinkling cold water on your face to freshen up.
- Raise / cool the temperature of the room or work area so that your body remains alert or alert.
- Take a cold shower to “wake up” and refresh yourself.
Step 4. Keep the lights on
Melatonin, the hormone that induces sleepiness in humans, is triggered by darkness. Therefore, turn on the light. Try working in a room with fluorescent lighting if possible.
- The closer the light source is to your eyes, the better it is for you. Therefore, try working near a desk lamp or computer screen.
- Change your workspace every few hours so your eyes don't have to adapt to very bright light.
Step 5. Chew gum
Mints encourage brain activity and improve memory skills. Therefore, chewing gum or sucking on mint can help improve your alertness and the quality of your work.
- Keep a large pack of candy near your desk and enjoy a piece of candy every time you start to feel tired or lethargic.
- Consuming mint tea is also a great option to get additional caffeine intake.
Part 3 of 3: Stay Motivated When You Stay Up
Step 1. Invite a friend to join you
People who are experiencing difficulties usually complain to each other. Therefore, you can invite your friends to stay and do assignments together so that you can remain responsible for your homework. Inviting friends with the same task is even better. You can help each other do the work.
Don't invite friends who just want to chat and spend some time. You need someone who can motivate you, not distract you
Step 2. Stay focused
The best thing you can do to stay up late and do your homework is to keep distractions away. Turn off your cell phone, leave a room that has a television, and avoid using the internet as much as possible.
- If you find you can't stay up late without checking your Facebook account, try deactivating your account for one night. You can reactivate it as soon as your task is done.
- Give your social media account passwords to a trusted friend or parent for one night so you can't access your accounts.
Step 3. Don't do several things at once
Staying up all night is already challenging enough. You will not be helped if you do more than one task at the same time. Stick to the schedule that has been made and don't jump from one task to another.
Take advantage of the priority list that has been created, cross the completed task from the list, then move on to the next task
Step 4. Create a reward system
Staying up all night working on a task can be tough and you deserve a reward for doing it. These rewards can be big things, like buying a new shirt or DVD after completing all the tasks. You can also enjoy your rewards intermittently throughout the night.
- Each time you successfully complete a task, have a five-minute dance party. You can exercise while listening to your favorite song.
- Take five minutes to check your phone after completing a task from the list.
Step 5. Take a break
When you need to work hard, taking a break may sound counterintuitive, but it's actually an important thing to do. Rest keeps you from getting bored, helps you remember information, and gives you time to evaluate your work.
- Take 10-15 minutes every two hours to have a snack or go for a walk.
- If you feel overwhelmed, take 10 minutes to meditate.
Warning
- Staying up too long can be dangerous. Do not stay awake for more than 36 hours in a row. Ignoring this advice can make you sick and even kill you.
- If you know you have a lot of work to do, finish it as early as possible or do it during your lunch break (or other break at school). Doing homework at four in the afternoon is better than four in the morning!
