All night long
Question: If someone ends up with four deadlines in one week is that bad timing or bad luck?
Answer: It’s insanity.
Yes, I have four deadlines this week, including posting for this blog. But I won’t complain about it because deadlines mean I’m working and working is good.
However, this also means I’m guranteed at least two sleepless nights. Fortunately, I’m really good at pulling all-nighters (high school and college were great training grounds. Who knew this would be helpful in my career?)
So here are my top six ways to pull an all-nighter (for writing, if you have to pull an all-nighter for something else you’re on your own.)
1. Comfortable clothing.
2. Chewing gum–especially peppermint.
3. Bright lights (it tricks the mind to think it’s earlier than it really is, that’s a good thing).
4. Snacks (preferably crunchy)
5. Stretching. Tight shoulders and cramping hands really slow your rhythm.
6. Reminding myself how happy and proud I’ll be when it’s all done (after promising myself I’lll never do it again).
I could come up with more, but it’s already past 11 PM and I know it’s going to be a long night.
