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How can I stay awake at work without caffeine?

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Rahti Gorfien is a Life Coach and the Founder of Creative Calling Coaching, LLC. She specializes in working with artists, entrepreneurs, and college students in creative fields. Rahti is accredited as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation, an ACCG Accredited ADHD Coach by the ADD Coach Academy, and a Career Specialty Services Provider (CSS). In addition, she has personal experience in the fields she coaches - she is an alumnus of the New York University Graduate Acting program and has been a working theater artist for over 30 years. She was voted one of the 15 Best Life Coaches in New York City by Expertise in 2018.

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Try playing some music in the background while you're working so you have something to keep you interested.

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Can I use these methods if I am only a student and have a lot of homework to complete?

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Certainly! You can use any of these methods to help keep you awake while you are doing homework. Consider giving yourself a few breaks in between assignments as well; this will help refresh your mind, and make it easier for you to stay focused.

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I find it hard to wake up early when the day is all about work but easier on the weekends. How do I wake up earlier on a weekday?

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Gradually. Have a peaceful alarm to raise you out of sleep, something soothing but loud enough to awake you. Try to set it earlier so that you can do something you love to begin the day, such as playing a sport, reading, doing yoga, etc. That will give you the enthusiasm for getting up. It's tough for a while, but start adjusting slowly, and then it might become easier.

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How can I stay awake when I am surfing on my computer?

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You could definitely drink some coffee or something with caffeine. Stand up and walk around and stretch a little too.

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Why do I get sleepy when I am studying?

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Repetitive tasks and lack of physical activity tend to make you feel sleepy over time. All you have to do to alleviate this is get up and stretch for a few minutes every 45 minutes or so.

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How to I stay asleep when it's time for bed?

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First, take a bath before bedtime; it relaxes your body. Second, drink a warm glass of milk; milk helps you fall asleep since it contains tryptophan, which when released into the brain produces serotonin (sleep hormone).

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What is the best time to go to sleep at night?

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It depends on your schedule and/or preferences. Go to bed early enough to get 7-9 hours of sleep before you have to wake up, and try to keep your sleep schedule fairly consistent, otherwise it can throw off your body and brain a bit. The best time to start work is 2.5-3 hours after waking up, so you may want to consider that as well.

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How can I stay awake when I'm forced to sit for long time periods of time?

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Play music and try to pay attention to what you are doing. Our mind doesn't let us sleep when it knows there are pending jobs.

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How can I stay awake as I work as a teacher?

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If you're falling asleep while working as a teacher, you may need a different approach or teaching method. Try being more active in the classroom--walk throughout the classroom and avoid sitting for long periods. If you teach younger students, sing songs or play active learning games. A few cups of coffee couldn't hurt either.

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How can I stay awake at school? How do you just naturally be happy for the rest of the day?

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Mainly by getting enough sleep. You should be getting 9 to 11 hours of sleep a night if you're a child, 8 to 10 if you're a teenager. It's hard to stay awake or feel good if you don't sleep enough. If this is just an occasional things, see How to Stay Awake When Tired for more tips.

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How do I stay awake and stay focused while doing transcription work?

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Listen to music and keep your mouth busy by eating.

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