I don't want to sleep, but I want to learn. So what are the ways to avoid sleeping and learn effectively?
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If you don't sleep you'll become ill and you won't be able to learn.  There's a reason our bodies require sleep.  Don't try to get around it.  Get your rest, exercise, and learn!
380950
staying awake for a long time
877702
I would suggest taking up meditation for the day time. As for going to sleep at night, visualization works very well once you have the hang of it, you can actually use it to trigger sleep, much like an on/off switch. It's like programming your brain to have a specific response to a particular visualization.
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1) don't be so conscious about falling asleep (don't force yourself to sleep)\n2) drink hot milk before going to bed\n3) light a scented candle (chamomile or lavender scented)\n4) listen to soothing music (oldies or light instrumental)\n5) don't do your office works on bed, make your bed a place to sleep and not an alternative one to do your other chores\n6) light, non-strenous exercise one hour before going to bed\n\nHAPPY SLEEPING! :)
215889
Studies have shown that if you record your lesson and play it over and over again even in your sleep your brain tends to retain more. However, in 3 days you're asking alot. It doesn't hurt to try though.
1048749
I can only tell you my own experience on getting a good nights sleep:\n1) I avoid caffeine after 2pm. 2) Walk 2 miles per day (if possible) and  physical exercise throughout the day.  3)  are their any emotional problems thats on my mind and causing sleep disturbance..4) Avoid Alcohol (it is a known sleep disturber  5)) Avoid heavy foods such as cheese at bedtime that are hard to digest. 6) Are you suffering from depression  (early morning awakening) 7)Going to bed at the same time every night and getting into a routine such as reading or watching TV etc. Staying asleep  is also a trick for me and if I wake up during the night and can't get back to sleep I will read again or watch TV and have a small bowl of cereal and milk/ take Ibuprofen (motrin) as it is a wonderful sleep aid and non addictive .Also, avoid taking any naps during the day or in the evening If all these measure fail then I would seek the help of a Doctor.
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I am surfing the internet, wasting some time. \n\nHow can you get to sleep? Masturbate, it helps a lot if it's an emergency to sleep.
398357
avoid naps by eating apples to keep you awake.  excercise 3-4 hours before "bedtime".  drink water to avoid dehydration but don't drink so much that you have to go to the bathroom.  darkness helps soothe your eyes so does lulling noises like fans.  music may help you, and it may not.  hav a comfortable pillow and blankets.  find a cofortable position.  maybe fetal, on side, on back, legs crossing...\n\nAnyway, hav a good one
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One of my problems is that I'll be thinking about the things I need to do the next day or the week.  That makes me stay awake.  Get up drink some water and lay back down and try to just relax, don't think about going back to sleep - just relax.  If that don't work then count sheep, that does work.
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try staying away from acids and soda. Corn and nuts to be avoided as well. Try a warm sleep tea, and take it easy with the studies, pace youself, you can not change what is and just do the best you can. Sleep is very important
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hi, the answer is meditation.when you in bed ,decided to sleep just close your eyes.meditate on these sentence...i am falling to a deep deep deep sleep now...meditate on these lines and in ten minute you will in deep sleep
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Getting up and walking around helps a lot.  Drink some water.  Find a diversion that can keep you engaged for a minute or so when you get sleepy.  Sometimes when I get really tired in the afternoon I do math problems in my head or try to remember arcane facts about cars.  Q&A is also a good way to keep your mind alert...
194481
If you prepare well in advance, you will be more interested in the subject and ready to participte.  Also, and very important (as others have suggested) is that you get a good nigh't sleep.  Try going to bed at the same time each night.
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Your metabolism determines how much energy you expend while at rest; it does not determine how well you sleep.\n\nI'll give you some pointers on getting a better night's sleep. If these "sleep hygiene" tips don't work, you may wish to consult a doctor.\n\n1. Avoid caffeine. It sounds like you're already doing this, so good for you! (I'm posting this advice anyway in case others are having similar problems.) Also avoid smoking (as nicotine is a stimulant) and drinking alcohol (which interferes with natural sleep) before bedtime.\n\n2. Try to go to bed and get up the same time each day, even if you don't have to (e.g., on weekends). This will help your body establish a stable sleep schedule.\n\n3. Turn the lights down about an hour before your bedtime. Light sends signals to your brain that it should be awake, and this is not the message you want to send if you want some sleep!\n\n4. Exercise regularly! But avoid exercising a few hours before your bedtime.\n\n5. Take a warm bath or shower before bed. This will help relax you.\n\n6. Drink milk shortly before bedtime, or eat some turkey. Both of these foods contain substances that help promote sleep. Some people have reported success with taking melatonin.\n\n7. Do not use your bed to watch TV, play video games, read, or do your homework. You want your brain to associate being in bed with going to sleep, not other activities.\n\n8. If you find you cannot sleep, don't stay in bed and get anxious about how much sleep you're missing. Instead, get up, and find some relaxing activity you can do (e.g., reading) under dim light until you begin to feel drowsy again.\n\n9. Be careful about taking sleep-inducing medications, as these can be habit-forming and also interfere with the REM (dream) phase of sleep, which is the most refreshing part of sleep.\n\nGood luck!
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I tried that thing where you play an educational tape all night while you sleep.  I recorded myself spelling out words I had to learn.  It didn't work much.  I think it worked only cause it took me an hour to fall asleep cause of the noise, and I learned during that hour I was awake.
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10 Ways to Fall Asleep \n\n\n1. Establish a regular routine. Maintain a regular routine that includes going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, even on days off work and on weekends. \n\n\n2. Go to bed when you are sleepy. If you are unable to fall asleep or stay asleep, leave your bedroom and engage in a quiet activity elsewhere. Try to read a book or watch some TV. Return to bed when - and only when - you are sleepy. \n\n\n3. Avoid stress and worries at bedtime. Certain activities, such as listening to soft music, reading, or taking a warm bath, are great ways to fall asleep. \n\n\n4. Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. Avoid doing other activities in bed like watching TV, paying bills, or working only serve to initiate worries and concerns. Let your mind associate the bed with sleeping, relaxing, and pleasure. \n\n\n5. Avoid heavy meals late in the evening. While a light snack before bedtime can help promote sound sleep, avoid large meals. \n\n\n6. Reduce caffeine and nicotine intake. Coffee contains caffeine, as do many teas, chocolate and cola drinks. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it has an alerting or wake-up effect. Avoid those four to six hours before going to sleep. \n\n\n7. Avoid drinking alcohol as well. Alcohol, in contrast, is often thought of as a sedative, a calming drug. However, while alcohol may speed the beginning of sleep, it actually increases the number of times you awaken in the later half of the night. \n\n\n8. Lay off on tomato products and spicy foods. These give many people heartburns (as does eating too fast). Lying down makes heartburn worse, and heartburn itself makes falling asleep more difficult. Heartburn also awakens sleepers with middle-of-the-night discomfort. \n\n\n9. Avoid napping during the daytime. Avoiding naps all together will ensure that you are tired at night. Longer naps disrupt the body’ ability to stay asleep. \n\n\n10. Maintain a dark, quiet and cool room to sleep in. Most sleep scientists believe that a slightly cool room and keeping your bedroom dark are great ways to fall asleep. That's because it matches what occurs deep inside the body, when the body's internal temperature drops during the night to its lowest level. In addition, light - strong light, like sunlight - is the most powerful regulator of our biological clock. The biological clock influences when we feel sleepy and when we are alert.
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Exercise regularly; start a consistent bedtime routine; avoid caffeine and nicotine before bedtime; try relaxation techniques like breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga; take a warm bath before bedtime; don't stress about not sleeping which can make you stay up even longer; and I like sleeping with the window open for fresh air.