7 Ways to Keep Your Brain Awake
Feeling sleepy? These 7 simple tricks will help you stay alert without another cup of coffee.
Keep Your Mouth Busy
Chew gum or suck on a mint to keep your mouth occupied. The sharper the mint, the stronger the effect.
Massage Your Ears
Try ear massage. This method, used by ancient Buddhist monks to avoid dozing off during meditation, is quite effective. Hold your earlobes and press firmly; you'll feel yourself waking up.
Bite a Lemon
Whether you like it or not, biting a lemon can create the desired effect to wake you up, even in cases of narcolepsy (excessive daytime sleepiness).
Stretch Your Muscles
Doing 20 push-ups or just 30 seconds of simple exercises (stretching every muscle) can wake you up. People might find it funny that you're doing these moves instead of drinking a cup of coffee, but you can be sure it works.
Force a Yawn
Yawning is a natural way to cool our brain. When we're tired or bored, our brain heats up. Try to force yourself to yawn 7-8 times. Your brain will be surprised, and this will help you wake up.
Wash Your Wrists
It has the same effect as washing your face with cold water.
