- put on white noise; or, if you prefer, use other soothing sounds. quiet music, audiobooks, podcasts.
- turn off any blue light (screens) at least half an hour before bed in order to ease your eyes into tiredness and fall asleep faster
- try to avoid talking (unless it helps). lie on your bed and delve into your thoughts.
- do active things during the day, it will make your body physically tired and therefore it'll be easier to fall asleep
- avoid yawning. your brain has you do that in order to give you extra oxygen and stay awake.
- listen to calmer music in the evening, whether through headphones or in the background. see support for recommendations
- detach yourself from stress and responsibility for the day once you feel you've reached your limit. give yourself headspace. you don't need to think about or work on anything for a while. it's ok to take breaks.
- if you're staying up for homework, see support > academic for advice on when to call it a night and when to continue working. remember: if it happens consistently that you stay up late because of assignments, it's time to talk to your teacher(s). Also, remember, staying up late studying hurts more than it helps.
- if you happen to get random bouts of energy, try working it off by moving around; organizing stuff; sketching; turning it into motivation (use fidgets if it's hard to concentrate); writing down any creative thoughts that come (they will plague you at ungodly hours of the morning).
- read. shortcuts > reading has a list of books i'd recommend. blue light tricks your brain into being overtired, so instead of staring at a screen, reconnect with that warm lamplight.
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- take deep breaths often
- put bright lights on near you so your brain sees an illuminated room and thinks it's daytime
- occupy yourself with a stressful or adrenaline-inducing activity, such as a timed game (see shortcuts > games for suggestions)
- have other people yammer at you
- have someone else slap you, etc. periodically
- on second thought that's probably not a good idea
- put a rubber band or hair tie of some sort around your wrist and snap it whenever you feel yourself getting drowsy (not recommended for sensitive or already injured skin)
- remember, if you desperately need to sleep, it can help a surprising amount to take a power nap for a little boost.
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