Warning: Reading this content may cause drowsiness, confusion, and an intense desire for coffee.

But don't worry, we've got you covered with our expert advice:

• Stay up late to binge-watch Netflix shows you'll never finish.
• Drink an entire pot of coffee, then pretend it's just a small cup.
• Write a novel in 24 hours using only swear words and gibberish.
• Practice extreme sports while sleep-deprived, because why not?

For more advanced techniques, visit our Advanced Sleep Deprivation Tactics subpage.