How To Function on Little Sleep

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After pulling an all-nighter, face the world without looking like a zombie.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A caffeinated beverage
Eggs
Lean meats
Nuts
A nap

Step 1: Drink caffeine

Drink beverages with lots of caffeine but little or no sugar. Avoid energy drinks, as they are high in sugar, which will make you crash hard later.

Step 2: Be active

Be physically active throughout the day. Take walks periodically get your blood flowing.

Step 3: Eat protein-rich food

Eat protein-rich foods for breakfast such as eggs, lean meats, and nuts, which will give you lasting energy.

Tip: Keep a bag of nuts on hand to snack on.

Step 4: Take a nap

Take a short nap in the afternoon -- as little as 10 minutes! -- to relieve your tired brain and body.

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[poopingtoad]

If I tried to take a 10 minute nap, I would be asleep for the rest of the day

[Amelia102938]

I fell asleep in class today.

Did you Know My Teacher lets kids draw on people?

[multilegolover]

Where can I get this... "nap"?

[BakenNoodles]

Sprite isn't an energy drink... it's non caffeinated I sware I saw Sprite

[waterdragon1908]

A simple 10 minute "power nap" during class, dont actually fall asleep though, just close your eyes and zone out.

[PlastikHaifisch]

I'm only ever tired in the morning, and talking to someone is the only thing that properly wakes me up... Weird, but true.

[TheMeerkittens]

I'll have to borrow nuts than...

[nadeemhaker]

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[nadeemhaker]

this is it

[UndeadKIRA]

"and a nap" *facepalm*

[TheMarineMagic486]

I didn't know sprite was an energy drink.