2. Less Caffeine, More Water
3. Get Physical
Caffeine helps most of us stay awake throughout the day. It basically makes our brains think that we’re not tired. It isn’t addictive, but some people do get dependent on it. Consuming too much caffeine will negatively affect our bodies. The American Psychiatric Association says that drinking in excess of 250mg will cause insomnia, restlessness, gastrointestinal disturbance, rambling flow of thought and speech, and many more. For reference, here’s a site that shows the caffeine content of food and beverages. Water is needed by many parts of the body to function. Thus drinking lots of water during the day will keep your body hydrated and functional. Water will help keep you energized especially when it’s cold. So, always bring your own water container in school. You don’t need to buy bottled water as there are many water fountains around campus.
Another way to help recover from an all-nighter is to engage in physical activities. It helps get the blood flowing and increase brain performance. Dr. Sarah Samaan, a cardiologist, explains that exercising helps in increasing mental activity as well as brain volume. Walking more around campus will do the trick, especially if it’s going from class Bellarmine to a CTC class. Another tip is when going campus to Katipunan, try to walk instead of taking a tricycle.
These tips will surely help you get back on track after surviving another hell week. But the best thing to do is to avoid taking all-nighters and to consume healthier food and beverages. Keep a good schedule on what you have to do and avoid cramming everything. In this way, you get to be more productive and you get enough sleep.