Don't depend on sugar and caffeine to get you through the night. Too much sugar and you run the risk of diabetes, and too much caffeine you may become resistant (requiring more and more caffeine) or even immune to it. Instead, shift to a more physical activity, even if it's just push-ups, for at least five minutes every hour. The break keeps you sharp and focused, as well as reducing any developing frustration.
For those with ADHD we're going to reverse that, sort of. A does of caffeine with sugar may be just the thing to keep you focused. The caffeine acts best as a short-term stimulant that tires you out, while the sugar helps get you over that fatigue. Combined, they tire you out just enough to keep focused fror long periods of time. A non-diet soda or cup of coffee with at least two spoons of sugar should be enough, but energy drink may be too much.
Fruits and snacks are ideal study snacks. They provide just enough physical activity to provide a needed mental break, and just enough sugar and protein, respectively, to keep you going
Spicy foods will keep you awake, as well as anything prepared with lemon, such as lemon bars and most salsas. Salsa and chips are, in fact ideal, as they also provide that needed physical break (noting a pattern?).
However, engaging in any kind of food prep when you are trying to focus on other things is a distraction. As such, if it involve anything more than taking it out a fridge, putting it in a bowl, and microwaving it, you need to do it in advance to eliminate any possible distraction. However, it will be appreciated by others.
For those with ADHD we're going to reverse that, sort of. A does of caffeine with sugar may be just the thing to keep you focused. The caffeine acts best as a short-term stimulant that tires you out, while the sugar helps get you over that fatigue. Combined, they tire you out just enough to keep focused fror long periods of time. A non-diet soda or cup of coffee with at least two spoons of sugar should be enough, but energy drink may be too much.
Fruits and snacks are ideal study snacks. They provide just enough physical activity to provide a needed mental break, and just enough sugar and protein, respectively, to keep you going
Spicy foods will keep you awake, as well as anything prepared with lemon, such as lemon bars and most salsas. Salsa and chips are, in fact ideal, as they also provide that needed physical break (noting a pattern?).
However, engaging in any kind of food prep when you are trying to focus on other things is a distraction. As such, if it involve anything more than taking it out a fridge, putting it in a bowl, and microwaving it, you need to do it in advance to eliminate any possible distraction. However, it will be appreciated by others.
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