Comments on: How to Stay Awake During Class

By: emmanuel

emmanuel — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:55:48 +0000

staying alert poses a big problem for all students but knowing the importance can help cuz no 1 wants to fail and re-do a module

By: no

no — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:11:28 +0000

what i do is slap my self or snap my self or drink water for some of you it may not work you will have to get active by answering questions and more. when you will eat lunch you will even get more active especially if you something like orchestra,band,choir you will be so active

By: Sir Yoso

Sir Yoso — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:12:32 +0000

One way our teacher makes us not sleepy and pay attention in class is when she would announce(more like threaten) a quiz during the middle of the lecture.

By: melly

melly — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:09:02 +0000

very good post.
well done!

By: matt

matt — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:11:26 +0000

lift your feet two inches off of the floor. I guarantee that this will keep you awake.

By: Teresa Bui

Teresa Bui — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:38:21 +0000

Hi Jamie, I’m a secondary girl from Vietnam. Thanks for this helpful tips. I sometimes get sleepy in class, but after I read this tips, I think I have to do it, to keep me stay awake. Thanks again

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:53:34 +0000

@FrancoisT: As far as I’ve researched (which admittedly isn’t a whole lot) milk has the sleepiness-inducing chemical tryptophan, but not enough to make you tired. However, if you are lactose-intolerant and are drinking a lot of milk or consuming other dairy, sleepiness can actually be a symptom! Isn’t that strange?

Anyway, unless that is the case, it’s probably not the milk that’s making your eyelids feel heavy.

By: FrancoisT

FrancoisT — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:30:08 +0000

Hey Jamie,

Thanks this is so helpful. I am currently at university and honestly found this information so useful, especially the part of walking into class with the goal of learning 3 things you didn’t know before.
I find that the heating/cooling system is one of my biggest problems as it’s always perfect and of course this makes me feel ‘comfortable’ which of course leads to being sleepy.
I drink 2L of water per day but don’t generally drink in class as it will mean a lot of bathroom breaks and this may not come across well, also I may miss something.
Question: I drink flavoured milk sometimes in class, can this contribute to drowsyness?
Thanks again.
Francois

By: $hunan

$hunan — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:02:13 +0000

Hey, thanks alot for ur tips, i really encounter great difficulties despite my will of staying awake in lectureS, thanks=D

By: Fernando

Fernando — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:05:50 +0000

Falling asleep is no biggie when the consequences aren’t stiff. Try NOT falling asleep while at the police academy where if you were caught falling asleep you’d be yelled at and then punished during PT (usually equalled more pushups, an extra mile run).
Water I found was a big help during the times I’d nod off. When it got really bad, I resorted to self inflicted pain. I’d either bite my tongue and clamped down just until the pain was unbearable or dig my nails into my palms. If I had an empty coffee travel mug, I’d sit on that. Or twist my hands in uncomfortable positions.
Basically, if it was painful or uncomfortable, it would keep me awake.