#study all night

[scrapnick]

After this weekend I’ll probably be quite inactive! I’m starting to work fulltime at the same time I’m finishing my bachelors degree! But that don’t start until Monday so feel free to send asks during the weekend, those always make my day!

[itsfine-imfine-everythingsfine]

What are you going to be for Halloween?

A bio 2150 lecture exam. ....it’s the scariest thing I could think of.

[alwayspotterstuff]

Il tè delle cinque è per principianti. Il tè di mezzanotte sopra al libro di economia è per le amiche. Il tè a tutte le ore è semplicemente da flippate.

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11. 05. 16 💕

[essentialstudies]

"Life is a verb, not a noun" //.

[essentialstudies]

My BUJO spread for this week🤖🐢🍭

[studydiaryofanhistorian]

How to Pull an All-Nighter (The RIGHT Way!)

Step 1: Have a Plan & Come Prepared - Know what you need to study and how you are going to study for it.  Set a goal for yourself, a few good studying goals include:

Copying all important points from notes into a study guide / cram guide.

Re-reading one or several chapters of your textbook and taking notes as needed.

Creating a complete set of flash cards and going through the set a certain number of times.

If you have a project due, gather everything you need and don't stop until it is done.

Make sure you have all of the study material and snackage that you need to keep you going all night long.

Drinks and snacks?  Check.

Textbooks?  Notes?  Check, Check.

Index Cards, Highlighters, Sharpies, and Pens?  Checkity Check!

Step 2: Take a Nap -  No, not in the middle of your all nighter.  But if it looks like you may have to pull an all-nighter, it will be beneficial if you can get 1-2 hours of sleep sometime during the day before.  You will want to make sure to wake up before 9 p.m., or risk your body trying to put you to sleep for the rest of the night!

When you get out of bed, it is sometimes helpful to pile other things on the bed to prevent you from laying down *just for a second* the rest of the night.  

Step 3: Set An Alarm -  Not everyone can make it through every all nighter, and inevitably you will fall asleep during at least one of your midnight study attempts.  There is no shame in this.   However, there is shame in accidently sleeping through your final exam, or your big presentation.  Set an alarm for about 30 minutes before you actually need to wake up.  This gives you a little extra time to get your sleepy head going in the morning if you DO fall asleep, and allows you to get to a stopping point before you start your day if you have managed to make it through the night and are still going.

Step 4: Hydration, Hydration, Hydration! -  If you stay properly hydrated it will be MUCH easier to stay awake.  Not to mention it will be much easier on your body the next day. Aim to drink two 8oz glasses of water (or one standard 16oz bottle) every hour or two.  It will keep you awake and alert, and help your body deal with lack of sleep stress.

Step 5: Snack Smart -  Make sure your snacks aren't pure sugar or all junk- Here are some excellent snacks for all nightersPizza - It has carbs in the crust and protein in the cheese, great for giving you energy all night long.  Order a large when you're starving and snack on it the rest of the night!Cheese & Crackers - Also has those carbs and protein.  If you want more food, add cut up lunchmeats! Apples, Peaches, Bananas, and Pears - Fresh fruit is packed full of complex carbs and natural sugars!  Dried fruit is tasty too.Sandwiches - Packed full of things to keep you awake and thinking, sandwiches are always a great choice for study sessions.  Take a good 10 minute break and make yourself a sandwich.

Step 6: Lighting is Key! -  Keep your study room brightly lit to avoid any dim-lighting drowsiness.  A good desk lamp or two can make a world of difference in your attention span! If you find your eyelids getting heavy, stare at a dim spot in your room and slowly move your eyes toward the lights.  This lighting motion will help simulate a sunrise and wake you up!

Step 7: Don't Allow Distractions -  Turn OFF your phone (and no, that doesn't mean vibrate or silent.) and unless about absolutely need it, turn off your Internet connection. Music is fine in the background - some people study better to it - as long as it doesn't distract you.

Step 8: No Procrastination, Just Get Started! -  One of the hardest things is kicking off your all nighter.  Truth-be-told, you just have to jump in and begin.  You have your plan, your snacks, and you know what you must do.  In the words of Yoda.  Do, or do not.  There is no try.

So friends go ahead, study hell out of books, and just work hard..

Best of luck for finals....!!!

Love.... xoxo