If you are used to going to bed early, you may find it difficult to stay awake until midnight on New Year's Eve. Obviously no one would want to fall asleep before the start of the new year: this year, keep your eyes peeled for the countdown!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Stay Active
Step 1. Interact with people
If you are in the company of friends or relatives for New Year's Eve, have a conversation with them to stay awake and keep your mind active by socializing.
- Listen to what they say.
- Laugh at their jokes.
- Talk about their interests.
Step 2. Stand up
Dance, walk around the house, have an arm wrestling competition with friends and anything else that allows you not to sit or lie down for long, because if you get too comfortable you will end up falling asleep.
Step 3. Do fun activities
Play games with family and friends, play pranks, share your New Year's resolutions with others and everything that amuses you and keeps you awake.
- If it's legal in your city, shooting fireworks can be a lot of fun, but handle them with extreme care and strictly supervise children.
- Taking pictures of those present in funny poses can become a very fun pastime.
Step 4. Offer your help
If you're at a party, you can help the cook prepare food for everyone or the bartender make cocktails. Otherwise, you can help clean up, so you will earn the gratitude of the owner or landlord and, at the same time, keep your mind busy and stay awake.
Method 2 of 3: Combat Drowsiness
Step 1. Take caffeine
Caffeine blocks sleep, causing neurotransmitters in the brain to keep you awake: when you start to feel sleepy, drink a cup of coffee or another caffeine-based drink, but avoid taking it in the previous days, because if you abuse it it will have a reduced effect.
- Most carbonated drinks contain caffeine.
- Energy drinks like Redbull and Monster contain a lot of caffeine.
- Some varieties of dark chocolate contain caffeine.
- Remember that while it is a very effective method, it is not healthy: do not drink caffeine often at night, as altering your sleep cycle can have negative effects on your health.
Step 2. Change your body temperature
Switch from hot to cold to stay alert: the trauma will give a burst of energy to both the body and the mind.
- Splash cold water on your face.
- Take a quick shower, changing the water temperature from cold to warm and vice versa to wake your body up and improve circulation.
- You can achieve similar effects by sucking on an ice cube or drinking a cold drink.
Step 3. Turn on the lights
Falling asleep will be more difficult if all the lights are on, so light the room as brightly as possible.
You should move to another room and turn on the lights there to avoid annoying others
Step 4. Listen to music
Blast your favorite upbeat music and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm.
- Use headphones if there are other people in the same room.
- Avoid slow songs that could relax you until you fall asleep.
Step 5. Get a breath of fresh air
If there are a lot of people on New Year's Eve, the air wears out, becoming hot and humid and causing drowsiness, so go outside and breathe some clean air to regenerate.
Step 6. Enjoy a movie
Choose a very fun and engaging movie, such as an action movie that wipes out your sleep and keeps you alert.
Avoid films that are too long or slow, as following a long and complicated storyline can be tiring
Step 7. Use peppermint oil
The smell of mint awakens the senses - smear some oil on your hands, temples and upper lip, but be aware that the smell is very strong and you may need to keep your distance from others for a while.
- The strong citrus smell also has the same effect.
- Don't use lavender, as it can be too relaxing.
Method 3 of 3: Prepare to Stay Awake
Step 1. Consume nutritious foods throughout the day
Eat foods rich in vitamins that give you energy, because to stay awake you will need the energy that comes from lots of vitamins C and B and omega-3 fatty acids. Instead, avoid foods containing tryptophan, such as turkey, which will make you feel tired and heavy.
- Salmon and walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that stimulate the metabolism.
- Oranges and citrus fruits in general are an excellent source of vitamin C.
- Eggs and beans are rich in vitamin B.
- Eat meals in small amounts to keep your metabolism active, as large portions can weigh you down.
Step 2. Sleep for eight hours the previous night
Make sure your body is rested enough to stay active - if you didn't get enough sleep the previous night, it will be quite difficult to find the strength to stay awake on New Year's Eve.
Don't overdo it, as sleeping too much can make you feel groggy
Step 3. Take a walk
Low-impact exercise can give you extra energy, so take a half-hour walk on New Year's Eve to help with blood circulation and stay awake. Additionally, the sunlight you take outside will help your body absorb vitamin D.
Don't tire yourself out, as heavy exercise can wear you out and tire you out
Step 4. Take a nap
If you're worried that you won't be able to wake up at midnight, take a mid-day nap, but set an alarm to avoid oversleeping - a three-quarter hour nap is enough to feel in shape, because more sleep could help you get better. the opposite effect.
If you have time, a ninety-minute nap will allow your body to go through REM sleep, which could replace sleep lost on New Year's Eve
Advice
- Always keep your mind busy to stay awake.
- Ask a friend to wake you up in case you fall asleep.
- Chew gum or put a peppermint in your mouth to keep your senses engaged and wake your body up.
- Get up and move, trying not to sit or lie down all the time, because if you get too comfortable you may fall asleep without meaning to.
Warnings
- Don't start caffeine too early or your energy level will plummet.
- Try not to eat turkey because it contains a chemical element that will make you feel drowsy.
- Don't drink too much alcohol as it will make you extremely sleepy.
