During class, I often drowse off or start doodling in the margins of my notebook, usually missing important notes or lessons.

What should I do to stay awake and alert in class?

PS- I don't have ADD or any learning disabilities, and please don't say "take a pill" or "drink red bull" because those are out of the question. Serious answers only.

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Honestly, I used to do that all the time. I can't help it, I am a day dreamer, and as an adult I have learned to control that urge to daydream and I have to fight to concentrate.

As a young child, and a teen though, my mind would always wander even if my Dad beat my behind, I still could not focus on boring crap in school.

The only thing I can suggest is to have a friend, or study partner that you can share notes with. Pick someone who is a nerd or a very good student to take notes, homework assignments and info down for you. Pay them or make some kind of arrangement to help you study. Also, ask the teacher if they can print out a copy of their curriculum, assignments, instructions as a handout, or even better, they should get with the 21st century already and E-mail any pertinent info to all the students because that's how it's done in college and in the business world.

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I do the same exact thing, only due to my lack of interest. If you really want to stay awake and alert in class, then just do it. Period. And if that doesn't work, then eat a big breakfast to get your brain in learning mode. Trust me, it works.

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