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I wake up every morning at least two hours earlier than my first class. I get up, take my dog for a walk, take a shower and get ready. You would think that all of that would wake me up enough to stay awake during my classes wouldn't you?

No luck for me. My hardest class is at 9 mondays and 9:30 wednesdays - Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology- and I am constantly falling asleep durring it. I try to take notes and sit next to the open windows, but it doesn't work. Coffee never seems to help me stay awake, and it gives me an upset stomach even if it did. Does anyone know of anything else that I could do to get myself awake and alert during this class? I don't want to just get a good grade, I actually want to learn everything and remember it all for my job in the future And this means actually paying attention in class.

You mentioned that you get up two hours before your class starts which I agree should be enough time to wake up in the morning. But, I'm wondering if you are going to bed early enough. Perhaps you aren't getting enough sleep. Everybody is different with how much sleep they need to operate day-to-day effectively, but generally you should be aiming for eight hours a night.

Also, if coffee is too harsh on your stomach, you could try hot tea. I've started drinking a caffeineted green tea called "Kambucha" tea. It tastes great, gives me a lift and sometimes, I swear it helps me think more clearly. Hope you find the right answer for you. Best of luck.

Kind wishes,

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(Rating: 5) I know I don't get enough sleep, but I need to stay awake in the mornings in order to be able to get to sleep earlier. I'll have to try some tea. Thanks for the kind wishes :)

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