7 tips to staying awake while studying (without the aid of caffeine)
1. eat a healthy balanced diet.
if you plan to study, eating salty, fatty or other junk foods isn't a good idea. these foods only provide temporary pleasure. lack of essential nutrients in the blood during study time induces sleep. feed you body the right way for it to work efficiently.
2. drink water
this is a major component of our bodies. water helps in the transportation of food and other necessary chemicals to the targeted cells and the removal of wastes from these cells to excretory organs.a decrease in the percentage of water in the body affects the ability to concentrate. remember to keep yourself hydrated while studying.
3. change study topics
studying one subject or topic the whole day results into monotony. rotate study topics to stimulate the brain.
4. Don't drink and study
i think i don't need to waste time explaining about this. you already know that alcohol makes us sleepy so reserve it for other purposes than studying.
5. Get enough sleep
make sure you get eight hours of sleep every day. you can also take power naps (trust me they work like magic) during day. however power naps should not turn into a way to procrastinate. 20 to 30 minutes is enough for a nap.
6. study with friends
you cant sleep while studying with your friends. the discussions will keep you awake. click here to learn how to study with friends effectively
7.choose the right study place.
a right study place contributes to study alertness. studying on you bed will obviously make you feel sleepy because the brain has already established that this is a sleeping zone. remember to study in a well lit environment because poor lighting makes us feel heavy eyed.
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