Can I trick my subconscious to stay awake after waking early?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around strategies to stay awake after waking early, particularly in the context of preparing for an upcoming exam. Participants explore various approaches to manage sleep and study habits, emphasizing the balance between rest and last-minute revision.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to trick their subconscious to stay awake for additional revision before an exam, citing laziness and winter conditions as challenges.
  • Another participant suggests that maintaining a consistent rhythm for the body is important and implies that staying awake may not be feasible for the exam the next day.
  • A suggestion is made that increasing light exposure might help in staying awake, but the focus should be on preparing for the exam rather than on staying awake.
  • Multiple participants recommend prioritizing a good night's sleep over last-minute cramming, arguing that adequate rest is more beneficial for performance.
  • One participant reflects on their study habits, noting the challenges of memorization-based exams and expressing a desire for the experience of thorough revision, despite feeling pressed for time.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of sleep for exam performance, but there are differing views on the effectiveness of last-minute strategies to stay awake and revise.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the limitations of time and the pressure of memorization-based exams, indicating a reliance on specific study methods that may not align with long-term comprehension.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for exams, particularly those facing challenges with time management and study habits, may find this discussion relevant.

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I can wake up early. problem is I am lazy subconsciously and it's winter so I sleep again. Any way to trick it just for 1 day? Tommorow is my exam and I have finished studying and revising most of things, I want to spend some time revising again. Any tips will be appreciated.
 
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You have to follow a similar rhythm for your body to get used to it. Suck it up, you're likely out of luck tomorrow. Get a good night's sleep and stay hydrated.
 
More light might help.

But if that exam is tomorrow then I may suggest to focus on that and leave this side project for different times.
 
shivajikobardan said:
Any tips will be appreciated.
I would suggest that if the exam is tomorrow a good night's sleep will do you far more good than sleep-deprived cramming. You sound prepared.
Get out of the habit of studying "for exams". Always study for long term comprehension and you don'thave to sweat the small stuff
 
hutchphd said:
I would suggest that if the exam is tomorrow a good night's sleep will do you far more good than sleep-deprived cramming. You sound prepared.
Get out of the habit of studying "for exams". Always study for long term comprehension and you don'thave to sweat the small stuff
our exams are memorization based. i approach study for long term. problem is time is too short for exams or i am too dumb and slow minded. that feeling you get when you revise same thing 3 times is unparalleled. i want that experience again :) let's see.
 
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