Sleep, what is that? Might sound like a foreign word to a vast majority of people worldwide, especially college students. It is said that people should get at least eight or more hours of sleep, but when you\u2019re in college that is something most can only wish for. So, what is stopping students from getting an adequate amount of sleep? I\u2019m here to talk all things sleep, how to start getting more of it and tips on sleeping better at night.<\/p>\n
As you can probably imagine pulling all-nighters is nothing new for students and in doing so it throws off sleep patterns. So, of course, for some college students getting less than eight hours of sleep before having to report to class is the new norm. However, the real issue is that it\u2019s not healthy for the brain or body. According to my own personal sleep diary AKA my fitbit, it tracks my sleep pattern. Some nights I\u2019ve gotten as little as 2 hours and 43 minutes of sleep while other nights I\u2019ve gotten closer to six hours. Either way it\u2019s still isn\u2019t enough to really be productive throughout the day. So, what is the secret to college students getting more sleep, here are a few tips.<\/p>\n
1.\tPOWER DOWN:<\/strong> An hour before going to bed turn off all electronics. In fact, if you have an iphone there\u2019s a \u2018do not disturb\u2019 feature that allows your phone to not make a sound or even vibrate when that feature is on. <\/p>\n 2.\tLIMIT YOUR NAPS:<\/strong> On average a person should keep their naps at a minimum, less than 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n 3.\tROOM TEMPERATURE:<\/strong> It is said that people sleep best when the room temperature is between 68 and 72 degrees. <\/p>\n 4.\tSET YOUR BODY CLOCK:<\/strong> Going to bed and waking up at the same times every day even on weekends are keys to a healthy sleep. <\/p>\n 5.\tEXERCISE:<\/strong> I know that this is something that many people despise but it can be very beneficial to getting a good night\u2019s rest. Try working out three to four hours before bedtime.<\/p>\n 6.\tLISTEN TO WHITE NOISE:<\/strong> There are many apps and machines that offer oceans waves crashing, rain, thunderstorm, or soft classical music.<\/p>\n 7.\tFREE YOUR MIND:<\/strong> Try meditating or writing in a journal two hours before bed. By doing this it can help relieve stress or anything that is on your mind. Also, try seeing a counselor to talk about your problems.<\/p>\n 8.\tSTAY HYDRATED:<\/strong> Sometimes if your body is dehydrated that can lead to not being able to sleep or fatigue. <\/p>\n 9.\tDECLUTTER YOUR SLEEPING SPACE:<\/strong> Clean and declutter your room. Sleeping in a clean and organized room can actually help put the mind at ease. Also, lowering the lights and use darkening curtains. <\/p>\n 10.\tEAT BETTER:<\/strong> Avoid eating heavy foods, if you\u2019re going to eat something let it be a light snack two hours before bed. Try something like fruit or crackers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sleep, what is that? Might sound like a foreign word to a vast majority of people worldwide, especially college students. It is said that people should get at least eight or more hours of sleep, but when you\u2019re in college … Continue reading