One of the hardest things to do when you are either exhausted or bored is staying awake. You feel the weight pulling down on your eyelids and dreamland seems so tempting – yet sadly, there are many times when it’s just not appropriate or safe, depending on your circumstances, to allow yourself to fall asleep. Just trying to fight through it is very tough and sometimes impossible; there are several tips for staying awake that can help make it a bit more feasible though.

One problem that is common for a lot of people is the dilemma of how to stay awake in class. Sometimes the teacher just drones on and on, almost as if they are trying to lull you to sleep with the monotone nature of their voice. Or, perhaps you pulled an all-nighter the day before to finish an upcoming project that you had procrastinated too much on. If your teacher allows food and drink in the classroom, you could bring in a drink and snack – having something to snack on can help you stay awake. Also, if boredom is your problem, you could try working on something on the side like a Sudoku or crossword puzzle to keep your mind active.

There are many other times when it might be important to know how to stay awake, such as at work, or on the road. When on the road, talk to people if possible; always request that at least one passenger also remain conscious to talk to you and keep you company. If you are alone, be sure and listen to music, and keep your eyes away from the hood of your car – looking too close to the front of the vehicle can result in something called highway hypnosis that actually makes it even harder to keep your focus on driving safely. If you can, it’s always best to drive during the daytime to avoid the hazardous risks of falling asleep at the wheel. Even if you manage to stay awake until you pull up into your carport, there still is a risk of falling asleep before getting out of the car! It is hard to imagine but if a person fell asleep after shutting the carport door and with the ignition still on, this could actually result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

The ways to stay awake that have been listed here work in some cases, but not always – different things work for different people, and variety in circumstances makes it hard to predict how your body will react in each situation. If it’s truly imperative that you remain awake to drive, work, or study, you might have to find another foolproof method, as playing Sudoku or listening to music won’t always get the job done. A mechanical nap alarm may be in order.

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