How to Survive an All Nighter in the International Baccalaureate (IB)

Are you tired of constantly fighting to stay awake the night before a dreaded test or exam Are you finding yourself dozing while writing an essay? If you answered yes to these random questions then this survival guide is for you. It is loaded with tips, steps , and chock full of super bad humor. So continue reading!

1. Leave the lights on.Darkness stimulates sleep so it's kind of hard to do an all-nighter if your sleeping!
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   Plan your breaks ahead if you want to do an all-nighter the one thing that must be recommended is plan. You want to measure time and schedule breaks in hour intervals. A break can be anything from a healthy snack to a brisk run.
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   Always listen to some music in five minute intervals or in "emergency" situations. Immediately turn on some form of music but the most recommended kind is either loud explosive electronica or heavy metal. Heavy anything really does work to keep you up and moving.
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   Exercise and eat healthy. This can not be stressed enough. If you want to have a successful and productive night. The things you eat and the activities you engage in will have an effect on your stamina.
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   Reward yourself if you want to stay on task and on focus. You must have an incentive of some sort I would recommend avoiding sugary foods because the crash is inevitable. Instead some healthy and productive alternatives would be vegetables , fruit and protein rich foods.
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   Venture Outdoors. Fresh air no matter what the time is manages to reawaken and reinvigorate your mind.
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   Make your environment as uncomfortable as possible. Lower the temperature significantly to discourage sleep. Scaring yourself is also another way to if nothing keep you up and alert.
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   Try to keep whatever you are doing interesting. Varying your work at the least manages to keep you involve in whatever task you are engaging in.