I had read around on reputable websites such as lifehacker.com and stevepavlina.com of a mysterious caffeine and nap combination.
I just tried it out in hopes of increasing productivity. It works amazingly well. I am very awake and alert, but not jittery from the caffeine. If you’re looking to cram in a few more hours of studying or looking to make your awake time more efficient, I heartily recommend the caffeine slingshot.
How To:
- Drink your caffeinated beverage of choice.
- Take a 15 minute nap.
HackCollege.com: Student 2.0 » Caffeine: Where’s It At?
on November 30, 2006 @ 7:44 pm
[...] After reading Kelly’s post about the sensation that is the Caffeine Slingshot, 1. Drink your caffeinated beverage of choice. 2. Take a 15 minute nap. [...]
Lindsay
on December 7, 2006 @ 3:37 pm
i’ve dont that, woken up 5 hours later rather than 15, and was wired all night (but not jittery) … so that totally works but make sure that you are not like me when it comes to getting out of bed.
HackCollege.com: Student 2.0 » HackCollege Dead Week Roundup
on December 19, 2006 @ 3:12 pm
[...] Caffeine Slingshot [...]
Veni Vidi Vici College
on December 21, 2006 @ 8:29 am
The “Caffeine” Slingshot from HackCollege.com
I originally read about his on HackCollege.com that if you have a caffeinated drink then take a nap when you wake up you won’t have the jitter and be fine to keep working.
The Steps:
Drink your caffeinated beverage of choice.
Take a 15 minute na…
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on January 19, 2008 @ 10:40 am
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hx
on April 14, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Complete myth, caffeine doesn’t actually get into your blood for around 20 minutes so the effect of sleep to it is negligible and non existant. Just try not having too much caffeine.. or not using it for work…
John Peden
on June 4, 2008 @ 4:55 am
I tried this yesterday, but due to the association of waking up and drinking coffee, found myself quite alert after finishing my drink and forgetting to go straight to bed…I tried it anyways and awoke 20mins later quite groggy but very alert once the grogginess had subsided. I’ll have to try it more scientifically next time.
clep study guides
on August 3, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
I’ve used this method while cramming or right before work. You still wake up with a monkey on you shoulders but wake up quickly. Try it.
Jo
on September 8, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
@hx
This is not a myth. Caffeine is pretty much the only central nervous system drug that readily passes the blood-brain barrier as if it weren’t there. They effects of caffeine start almost immediately, within 5 minutes or so. This is why you can start to get a buzz from drinking coffee or an energy drink after a few sips but taking an aspirin or most other drugs takes 20 -30 minutes to do anything.
Jo
on September 8, 2008 @ 12:29 pm
@ Jo
*They = The
Durp.
sudoku
on September 10, 2008 @ 7:21 am
I’ll have to see how this works but I must say I’m skeptical.
clep study
on September 25, 2008 @ 11:01 am
great to know