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Just because the word sleep is in the name doesn't mean a sleepover has to involve actually sleeping. Sometimes it's much more fun to challenge yourself to stay awake all night with your friends. With some confidence and determination, you and your friends can enjoy the sleepover all night without needing to waste a single second sleeping. | Just because the word sleep is in the name doesn't mean a sleepover has to involve actually sleeping. Sometimes it's much more fun to challenge yourself to stay awake all night with your friends. With some confidence and determination, you and your friends can enjoy the sleepover all night without needing to waste a single second sleeping. | ||
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# Make the room bright. Dim lights can be a source of fatigue, especially for the eyes. If you can, turn at least two lights on, as well as the TV. This will keep your eyes open and your mind alert. <ref name="rf15638">http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/natural-tips-sleepiness?page=2</ref> | # Make the room bright. Dim lights can be a source of fatigue, especially for the eyes. If you can, turn at least two lights on, as well as the TV. This will keep your eyes open and your mind alert. <ref name="rf15638">http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/natural-tips-sleepiness?page=2</ref> | ||
=== Keeping Your Body Awake === | === Keeping Your Body Awake === | ||
| − | # Sleep as much as you can the night before. If you do this, you will be ready for the long night. Have an afternoon nap, or a long sleep the day before. If you can, sleep for at least 12 hours the night before, or sleep before your friends come over.<ref name="rf3730" /> | + | # Sleep as much as you can the night before. If you do this, you will be ready for the long night. Have an afternoon nap, or a long sleep the day before. If you can, sleep for at least 12 hours the night before, or sleep before your friends come over.<ref name="rf3730">http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/natural-tips-sleepiness</ref> |
# Drink coffee or caffeinated drinks. If you don't like coffee, drink soda. Some good examples are Red Bull, Dr. Pepper, Monster, Mountain Dew, and Coke. Also, try mixing hot chocolate with instant coffee and milk.<ref name="rf15639">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11586068/How-to-stay-awake-seven-tips-for-pulling-a-general-election-all-nighter.html</ref> | # Drink coffee or caffeinated drinks. If you don't like coffee, drink soda. Some good examples are Red Bull, Dr. Pepper, Monster, Mountain Dew, and Coke. Also, try mixing hot chocolate with instant coffee and milk.<ref name="rf15639">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/the-filter/11586068/How-to-stay-awake-seven-tips-for-pulling-a-general-election-all-nighter.html</ref> | ||
# Eat spicy foods. Eating something spicy is just like pinching yourself, but with more burning. Try spicy Cheetos, spicy noodles, spicy chips, and anything else that's spicy. Just try not to eat too much, as a full stomach can cause drowsiness. | # Eat spicy foods. Eating something spicy is just like pinching yourself, but with more burning. Try spicy Cheetos, spicy noodles, spicy chips, and anything else that's spicy. Just try not to eat too much, as a full stomach can cause drowsiness. | ||
