![]() Check out these mouth-watering smoothie ideas on The Food Network and get blending! Get movingĮxercise is one of the best ways to stay alert, and no-it doesn’t have to mean intense cardio 5 days a week. Stock up on fruits (berries, mangoes, apples, and more) and veggies (carrots, kale, you name it), and get creative with your combinations. The great thing about this healthy drink is that it’s extremely easy to make! My personal favourite stay-awake diet consists of smoothies, smoothies, and more smoothies. Drinking it can boost your energy, help you manage feelings of stress, cleanse your body of toxins, and best of all, build muscle tone. ![]() ![]() There are countless benefits to this magical thing called H 2O. Remember to bring your own water bottle to prevent unnecessary waste. Keep a cup or bottle of water at your desk and take a few sips every hour. For those on campus: UBC has an abundant supply of water fountains in every building. Citrus (did someone say lemon iced tea?)īest of all: water! People often feel sleepy after a meal due to dehydration.If you live on or near campus, check out H-Mart at the University Village for some cheap deals on: After finishing a bowl of that warm, soupy, MSG-filled meal, I doze off instantly.)Īlternatively, there are healthy foods that are good for keeping you awake, and excellent for a pre-exam snack. I use the tool, a bedtime calculator that uses sleep cycles to tell me the best time to wake up to feel refreshed!Īre you cursed by the food coma? Some foods to avoid if you’re trying to stay awake include greasy food (like cheeseburgers and fries), and foods high in MSG, sugar, or carbohydrates.My household cuts off Wi-Fi at 11:30 pm every night, so I won’t be tempted to stay awake.Best of all, you’ll be cozied up in your sheets by your desired time, with a clear and stress-free mind.īut maybe you’re like me, and planning doesn’t always go, well, as planned. You can even reward yourself by scheduling in leisure time for getting things done. If you want to get to bed by 11:00 pm tonight, what time should all your daily tasks be completed by? Create a schedule for yourself to follow, including blocking out certain time periods for you to focus without distractions. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, time management is key to a great sleeping schedule! Quality matters more than quantity, so rather than squeezing hour-long naps between your breaks, it’s better to sleep like a baby for 7 hours, uninterrupted. Basically, you should be getting 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye per night to be on your A-game the next day! Those who are more sleep deprived also report feeling less friendly and more irritable. Research shows that lack of sleep not only impacts your brain’s ability to digest and retain information, but it also increases your anxiety and lowers your mood. Sounds obvious, right? I’m not expecting you to get the full 8 hours every night, but let’s keep a few facts in mind. As a non-coffee drinker, I’m here to share some alternative ways to stay alert, refreshed, and energetic on the go! Get some shut-eye ![]() What’s the solution to staying awake? Coffee…or is it?Īs lovable and essential as coffee can be, drinking it can easily become a habit. With midterm season upon us, it can be tempting to operate on 4 hours of sleep a night-and then doze off during your lecture the next day. ![]()
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