#10 Crank it up
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If it’s not too much of a distraction and you can do it without bothering other people, it might help to turn on some of your favorite tunes and crank them up a bit. Obviously, you won’t be selecting anything that could be classified as “easy listening.” You want something up-tempo and energetic. If you are a heavy metal fan, you are probably well-equipped with some of the best musical ammunition available to fight off drowsiness.
