I will assure you that even if you are a diligent student, you will procrastinate at least once in your high school career and be forced to stay up all night to finish your work. I am hoping you will use my advice to make this dreadful night and next day as smooth as possible.

- Sit at a desk to work. NEVER work on a bed, couch or the floor, because you will just get too tired and knock out.

- Think positively! Congratulate yourself after a little progress. Do not think negatively about how much you have accomplished.

- Take a shower. The pounding water excites your sensory impulses, and the heat relaxes you so that you are not too tense (but not so relaxed that you will fall asleep)

- Chew gum. Studies show it activates chemicals in the brain that improve short and long term memory.

- Sniff some lavender or peppermint, whether in candle, oils, or candy form. These fragrances help people stay alert and awake.

- Try not to consume too much caffeine or sugar. Caffeine and sugar both give you temporary energy; by the time you get to school the next day, you will be very likely to crash.

- Warm temperatures make you sleepy; keep your room temperature cool.

- Snack. Eat protein rich healthy food. Eat only enough to keep you up.

- Take a ten minute break every hour or so. If you need a nap, only nap for twenty minutes, and be SURE to set an alarm to wake you up for more studying.

Warnings and Precautions:

-Do not pull more than one all nighter a week. It is EXTREMELY bad for your health. I had nearly perfect attendance my freshman and sophomore year. Junior year was my all nighter year, and I got sick so often.

-If you stay up all night for a test, chances are, you would do better if you sleep rather than study.

-Do not let your parents know about your all nighter; you will just get yelled at all day for your procrastination.

- Give the teacher whose work you procrastinated on reasonable evidence that you got a full night’s sleep (sit up straight, act like you are paying attention).