How To Function on Little Sleep

  • November 30, 2009
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After pulling an all-nighter, face the world without looking like a zombie.

You Will Need

  • A caffeinated beverage
  • Eggs
  • Lean meats
  • Nuts
  • A nap
How To Function on Little Sleep: Drink caffeine

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.

How To Function on Little Sleep: Be active

Step 2: Be active

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

How To Function on Little Sleep: Eat protein-rich food

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.

Keep a bag of nuts on hand to snack on.

How To Function on Little Sleep: Take a nap

Step 4: Take a nap

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

Drinking one beer when you are sleep-deprived has the effect of as many as two or three beers when you are well-rested.

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