Listen to their stories. Laugh at their jokes. Talk to them about their interests.
If it’s legal in your city, shooting off fireworks can be really exciting. Just be very careful around fire and supervise little kids. Taking pictures of everyone in funny poses can make for a really great time.
Most sodas have caffeine. Energy drinks like Redbull and Monster have a lot of caffeine. Some dark chocolates contain caffeine. Keep in mind that while this is a very effective method, it’s not healthy. Don’t drink caffeine at night often, as disrupting your sleep cycle can be bad for your health.
Splash some cold water on your face. [3] X Research source Take a quick shower. Switch the water from cold to hot and then back again to wake your body up and improve your circulation. You can get a similar effect by chewing ice or drinking a cold beverage.
You may want to move to a different room and turn the lights on there to avoid bothering other people.
Use headphones if there’s other people around. However, don’t turn up the volume too high or you might risk hearing damage. Avoid slow songs that could relax you to sleep.
Avoid films that are too long or slow. Keeping up with a long, complicated plot can leave you feeling drained.
Strong citrus scents can also do the trick. Don’t use lavender, it can be too relaxing.
Salmon and walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and will boost your metabolism. Oranges and other citrus fruits are a great source of Vitamin C. Eggs and beans are very B vitamin rich. Eat small meals often to keep your metabolism running. Larger meals can make you sluggish.
Don’t over do it. Sleeping too much can make you feel groggy.
Keep it light. Heavy exercise can burn you out and make you feel tired.
If you have time, a ninety minute nap will allow your body to get through a rem sleep cycle which can make up for some sleep you’ll be losing on New Year’s.
