Contradictions: Sleep And School

By Darrel Jefferson


If you were to divide college into three basic parts it would be getting good grades, having a social life, and getting adequate sleep. During your college experience, you most likely are only able to choose two of the three options. But putting of your sleep during you school years can be absolutely detrimental. Below are a few reasons why sleep should be at the top of your list when you are writing down your most important priorities and how to get the most out of your sleep as well.

Your school experience can be filled with so many up and downs that it can be so difficult to try and stay consistent with anything.

One of the most important things a person can do to maintain or improve their memory is to get plenty of sleep each night. This is something that practically everyone struggles with, but being rested can not only make you more alert, it lets your brain spend more time dedicating your day to memory. Because this doesn't happen when you get less sleep, you end up forgetting minutiae that could potentially be quite important.

From day one, make sure you know when all your assignments, quizzes, and tests are due. Have a schedule written down that will ensure you don't forget assignments or leave them to the last minute. If you are determined to do well, plan time each day to work on your online class. Once it becomes a solid part of your daily routine, the weight of your class hanging over your head will all but disappear.

What you eat plays a large part in your quality of sleep. When you eat greasy fast food and fatty junk food, your body doesn't feel as sharp or as quick as it would when it eats right. The same thing is when you sleep as well. Eating healthy helps you have better sleep as well. Not only is it good to eat healthy, but not eating right before you sleep as well helps your body to focus just on the sleep and not have to worry about digestion during the night.

It is also important to watch your caffeine intake as well. Caffeinated beverages or energy drinks have become really popular among students, especially at the college level but staying up late drinking energy drinks is not the best option for someone who is looking to get a good nights rest.

Many online classes can be very interactive. Professors might hold online discussions, Google hangouts, or chats. Get involved. Your professor is there to help you learn. Take advantage of that. Professors appreciate students that get involved, and who knows - you may end up with a little extra credit or bonus hints for the upcoming quiz or test! More than anything - be responsible. All of the above mentioned tips are simply offshoots of this last principle. If you are responsible, you will know when assignments are due. You will keep on top of your work and turn things in on time. You will have studied and prepared well for tests and quizzes. You will succeed!

Whatever you decide to do to improve your sleep, make sure that you are keeping sleep at a high priority. Every college student, whether you study accounting, event planning, or programming, you need adequate sleep to do your best. You will do better in your studies, better in your tests, and of course, your grades are sure to improve.




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