We all know being in college is stressful and very
tiring, but do you know how many hours of sleep you should be getting, and not
the 4 hours you get a feel energized. Well according to sleep specialist the
number of hours of sleep you get isn’t important, but the quality of sleep.
Everyone should invest in good pillows and sheets. The only way to know if you
are getting the right amount of sleep is depending on how you feel the next
day. Are you irritable, unenergetic, and tired? If so you probably did not get enough sleep. One good night of rest will make up for several nights of lost
sleep. Even with the lack of sleep, sleeping to much can be a warning sign for
several things like physical and emotional or behavioral problems.
The triangle to the right is the life of a
college student seems pretty accurate right? Well to change things up a little
you are only able to choose two of the three. Now what do you do? Most people
will choose to sacrifice sleep because having a social life is important, and also
good grades. But it is possible to have all three. Some tips on getting enough
hours of sleep are:
- “Forego regular exercise at bedtime. Although physical activity is good, exercising before bedtime may actually make it more difficult to go to sleep.
- Finish eating a large meal a minimum of three hours before going to bed.
- Have a set bed time as well as sleep time, allowing variation of only one hour, even on weekends.
- Avoid caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants in the late afternoon and evening.
- Try not to use your bedroom for activities other than sleep. Some of these may include television watching, studying, etc.
While most people use their bedrooms for a
number of things your bed should only be used for sleep. Removing TVs and radios
out of your room will make it more relaxing. If you are in your room and can’t
go to sleep it is best to leave out and do something relaxing in another room
until you become tired.
Getting a good nights rest will help you to feel more energized and ready to take on new adventures and activities.
**Good sleep is the key to success**
References:
Watkins, Sheridan C. "Sleep Tips for College Students." Sleep Tips for College Students. N.p., 1 Dec. 2015. Web. <http://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-advice/student-life/blog/sleep-tips-college-students/>.
Oelschlager, James R. Sleep and College Life (n.d.): n. pag. Web. <http://www.fit.edu/caps/documents/SleepandCollegeLife.pdf>.
Great information in this post. I know I do not sleep as much as I should, but sometimes just a few hours can give me a little more energy to go through my day. My sleeping patterns vary each day, but a little bit of sleep is better than no sleep at all. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you are tying in what we are learning about in class about sleep and your blog. but great information and it made me realize how I really do need to try to get more sleep.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you included pictures in your article. I never knew that bed sheets had something to do with getting good sleep. I study a lot in my bed, but now I know this can affect my sleeping habits. It is also hard to sleep, have a social life, and good grades. I liked how you included ways to help people achieve all three.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you incorporated the images. And thank you for bringing awareness about sleep since i rather have enough sleep before anything.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I loved your triangle it is very accurate and adds some humor and personality to the post. This post was also very informative. I never thought about the quality of sleep and a good pillow and sheets to assist in that. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThe triangle really puts things into perspective because it is so hard to do everything!
ReplyDeleteGood post! I used to pride myself on being able to make it through the day with minimal sleep, not knowing how it can affect you. Its very true that its not the amount of sleep you are getting but the quality of the sleep. The infographic also puts things into perspective.
ReplyDeleteI really really liked this post. I have issues with sleeping, staying asleep, having the time to go to sleep, literally everything!! Some of the tips I have not heard of or thought of and your blog is very helpful. College students need to know more about the importance of sleep. Yes we are young but we wont be young forever.
ReplyDeleteYour right it is really stressful getting a good amount of sleep in college. Theres so much that we have to do and falling asleep for me can be a struggling sometimes. I can never go to bed early
ReplyDeleteThe use of diagrams, and a picture is what really made your blog stand out. It really helped me get a better picture of everything, and also was more enjoyable than just reading paragraphs. The information about getting a good amount of sleep in college is what I found most relatable.
ReplyDeleteThis post really speaks to me because sometimes I do feel like I have to sacrifice sleep to keep up with grades and having a life. I appreciate the tips that you listed to try and help. You made this post very interesting and easy to read.
ReplyDeleteSleeping in college can be one of the most stressful times to try and rest. The reasons given are great because they are directed towards the college students. The use of the diagrams and pictures is very helpful in grasping a clear understanding.
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