The Secrets to Pull an All Nighter

Now, don't take this is an advertisement campaigning that staying up all night is a good thing. Avoid this is as far as possible. But more often, a situation crops up in which this unavoidable. I have experienced this a few times in the past 6 months. So, here are a few pointers to pull an all nigher and then give a test/exam -

•  Try to walk around while studying, sitting will just make you want to go to bed. If you have to sit down, take a break and walk or exercise every 20-30 minutes. This will freshen up your mind.
• At about midway or whenever you are feeling really sleepy, drink some cold coffee. In fact keep 1-2 glasses of it, which you can continue to sip throughout the night. I find that this is rejuvenating.
• Eat some food in between. Foods that can give you energy and staying power like protein rich and carbohydrates. Chocolates, Oreos  etc. Don't eat anything heavy, as that will just make you slothful at such an hour, when your thoughts are just to sleep. Also try to avoid thinking about sleep.
• Drink ice cold water.
• Listen to some hard core metallic music, which I would not recommend as it might distract your mind while studying.

Don't think pulling an all nighter is difficult, but at the same time try your hardest to avoid it, unless there is a legitimate reason. Even 2 hours of sleep is better then none. Eat a small breakfast before the exam, and take some ice cold water with you. Take a bath and during the exam, wash your face and continue sipping water from time time. I usually am able to stay up all night by just following my first 2 points, and eating some Oreos or any small snack.