Research at Brown University has found that approximately 73% of student’s report sleep problems.[1] As a student, we prioritize our days based around academics, extracurricular activities, and jobs, without thinking about another important aspect in our lives, SLEEP.
18% of Penn State students report that sleep difficulty affects their academic performance.[2]
Here are three trips that can help you sleep better:
- Get 7 to 9 hours of sleep! This will maximize learning, memory, and academic performance
- Turn off lights, use curtains, or wear a sleep mask to fall asleep faster.
- Keep your eyes off the clock. If you can’t sleep, don’t watch the clock. Get out of bed, read or listen to music, and when you get tired again go back to bed.
Stop by 201 Student Health Center to pick up your free sleep kit. The kid includes an eye mask, earplugs, and tips from the Sleep Sheep on how to get a better night’s sleep.
[1] Sleep all day, work all night: Numerous college students experience sleep deprivation. Retrieved April 04, 2017, from http://www.theslateonline.com/article/2016/02/sleep-all-day-work-all-night-numerous-college-students-experience-sleep-deprivation
[2] Healthy Penn State. University Health Services, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2017. https://healthypennstate.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4423/2016/07/Accessible-version-PSU-Annual-Report-2016.pdf