11. Turn On All the Lights
Darkness promotes sleepiness. Turn on every light in the room.
12. Hangout with a Friend
It’s so much easier to stay awake when you have someone else to interact with.
13. Play Video Games
First-person shooters, fast paced driving games, or online RPGs like the great World of Warcraft are sure to keep you wide awake.
14. Go Outdoors
Getting some fresh air outdoors is always a good way to rouse your senses.
15. Pull Down on Your Earlobes
This may sound strange, but pulling down on your earlobes can help you stay awake and alert when you’re feeling drowsy. Just try it.
16. Nutritious Low Carb Snacks
Low carb fruits such as raspberries, apples, oranges, and grapefruits are great energy boosters. Heaping scoops of spicy salsa on a few small crackers is another goodie. Stay away from meats, breads and dairy products.
17. Get Enough Sleep When You Can
This one should be obvious. The best way to stay awake is to be well rested. If you get enough sleep on a regular basis it will be much easier for you to stay awake or pull an all-nighter when you absolutely must.
Originally published on Marc and Angel
