Many students are sleep-deprived and not getting enough sleep. It is essential for students to get the recommended amount of sleep, which is between 7 to 9 hours each night (Suni, 2020). Consistently not getting enough sleep can cause memory and learning difficulties as well as motor skills impairments (Dartmouth, 2021).
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (2011) Provides a list of tips to help you sleep:
Stick to a sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day—even on the weekends.
Avoid caffeine and nicotine. The stimulating effects of caffeine in coffee, colas, certain teas, and chocolate can take as long as 8 hours to wear off fully. Nicotine is also a stimulant.
Don’t take naps after 3 p.m. Naps can boost your brain power, but late afternoon naps can make it harder to fall asleep at night. Also, keep naps to under an hour.
Relax before bed. Take time to unwind. A relaxing activity, such as reading or listening to music, should be part of your bedtime ritual.
Take a hot bath before bed. The drop in body temperature after the bath may help you feel sleepy, and the bath can help you relax.
Have a good sleeping environment. Get rid of anything in your bedroom that might distract you from sleep, such as noises, bright lights, an uncomfortable bed, or a TV or computer in the bedroom.
For more information on healthy sleep practices visit: Student Wellness
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