As college students I think we all know that at times it can be exceptionally difficult to get a good night’s sleep on campus due to the extraneous noise. Sleep is something that we must have if we are to perform at our academic peak in the classroom. Here are 5 tips that I have devised that will contribute to you sleeping comfortably and feeling rejuvenated the next morning.
SET A FIXED SLEEPING SCHEDULE
Having a fixed sleeping schedule is very important, even on weekends. This allows your body to be at ease once awakening and helps you have a productive day. Try going to bed and waking up around the same time to regulate your body clock and see if you feel a difference.
CREATE A RELAXING PRE-BED ROUTINE
Try finding something relaxing before bedtime to help wind down. You can try things such as reading a book, gentle stretching, or playing calming music to signal your body it’s time to sleep. I love to put on a movie which helps my body know it’s time to wind down.
LIMIT SCREEN TIME BEFORE BED
The blue light from phones and laptops can interfere with your sleep. Getting off your phone 15-20 minutes before bed is very important. Blue light suppresses the production of melatonin which is the hormone responsible for sleepiness by up to 50 percent. So, no phones before sleeping.
PRACTICE STRESS-REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
Practicing sleeping techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or journaling to manage anxiety can help with stress levels that might keep you awake throughout the day so you can sleep better during the night.
OPTIMIZE YOUR SLEEP ENVIRONMENT
Make sure your room is dark, quiet, and cool or whatever’s to your liking. Also consider using earplugs or a white noise machine to relax your environment even more.
Practicing these 5 steps will definitely guarantee you a restful night’s sleep. See you in your dreams.
