How to stop falling asleep on the couch

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions By Reece Rogers | 01.10.23 I've watched the first half of a billion movies. This is how a typical movie night goes for me: After eating too many fries from Rocketbird and washing it down with a couple of beers, I'm swaddled in a plush blanket, horizontal on the couch, and zonked out long before Michelle Yeoh reaches the hotdog finger scene in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Maybe your schedule is hectic, but you still want to catch every twist and turn in the Glass Onion movie. Or perhaps your significant other's date-night selection seems like a snoozefest, and you're attempting to roll credits on Morbius. Whatever your reason is to stay awake, keep this advice in mind the next time you're streaming something at home. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Stop Falling Asleep on the Couch During Movies Had a long day and still want to stream something? These tips from sleep experts will help you stay awake till the credits roll. You Might Also Like ... Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn't There are certain traits that lend themselves to "revenge bedtime procrastination." There's also a way out. The Best Sleep Gadgets and Apps Do you struggle to nod off or stay asleep through the night? These WIRED-tested tools can help. The 15 Best Movies of 2022—and Where to Watch Them Yes, Top Gun: Maverick made the list. Yes, we're as surprised as you are. 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Coffee Let's lay these tired ideas to rest so they don't stand between you and a good cuppa joe. GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. Includes unlimited access to wired.com plus free stickers! Subscribe now. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   When you buy something using the retail links in this email, we earn a small affiliate commission. Read more about how this works.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions