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Staying awake, especially on important days, is not enough. You have to stay alert...here are some tips

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    Get enough sleep at night. We all know it's important, but many of us don't know just how important: Sleep is the most important factor in increasing alertness, according to University of Florida psychology professor Ira Fischler. Although the amount each person requires varies, The National Sleep Foundation suggests 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 hours for teenagers and 7 to 9 hours for adults.
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    Stimulate your mind. Crossword puzzles, creative writing, word jumbles, and Sudoku can all help. If an activity stimulates your brain activity, you can increase your alertness to perform other tasks.
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    Avoid heavy meals, increase protein and vitamin intake and decrease carbohydrate intake, etc.
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    Take a power nap to recharge (15-30 min)
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    Coffee (or other sources of caffeine). Though don't exceed 8 oz a day.
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    Smell strong oils. Cinnamon is a personal favorite, it really helps to open up the mind.
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    Wash your face with cold water every 1-2 hours.
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    Walk a bit every half hour for about 1-2 min... avoid staying stationary for too long.
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