{"id":6460,"date":"2017-10-11T00:38:44","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T08:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=6460"},"modified":"2017-10-10T18:43:05","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T02:43:05","slug":"importance-full-nights-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/importance-full-nights-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of a full night\u2019s rest"},"content":{"rendered":"
Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/h5>\n

\u201cI maybe get five hours a night,\u201d commented first-year pre-nursing major Stephanie Oseguera. \u201cI feel really good in the mornings and then I just crash.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

This problem amongst students at Western is all too prevalent. With seemingly never-ending to-do lists and countless responsibilities, sleep can often fall to the back burner. Priorities are made and, for many, getting to bed on time isn\u2019t one of them. Making this a part of your routine is far more than a nasty habit; it\u2019s detrimental to your health. <\/span><\/p>\n

Short-term sleep deprivation has many negative consequences: drowsiness, forgetfulness, high anxiety, high irritability and decreased awareness are among the few. Regularly having nights of poor sleep, though, will do far more than the simple next day irritability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without proper sleep, you\u2019re putting yourself at risk for problems such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. It\u2019s not just a want \u2014 getting a full night\u2019s sleep is essential to living a full and healthy life.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a study done at Stanford University, the average sleep requirement for college students is well over eight hours. So, if you have an 8 a.m. class, and want to get up at least an hour before <\/span>\u2014 <\/span>which will also help you feel more awake and energized during class <\/span>\u2014<\/span> you\u2019ll want to be asleep by 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

While getting to bed on time is definitely a good start, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you\u2019re actually getting a full night\u2019s rest, rather than being fitful and never actually getting deep sleep. In order to do this, there are some simple steps to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do not drink caffeinated beverages four to six hours before you head to bed: no late night lattes, energy drinks, soda or even drinks such as green tea. Simply enjoy those well before bedtime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next \u2014 and this one is often the hardest for many \u2014 create a sleep schedule and stick to it. Unfortunately, this also includes your weekends. While it may be tempting to stay up until 3 a.m. when you know you have no responsibilities the next morning, you\u2019re setting yourself up for failure when Monday morning rolls around. Do yourself a favor, and attempt to stick to a similar schedule everyday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Put away all your electronic devices 30 minutes before bed; Instagram will still be there in the morning, you can check it after sending your Snapchat streaks when you get up the next day. It can wait. Dedicate those 30 minutes in bed before sleeping to unwind, relax and let your mind shut-off. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the end, we are still human beings. Sometimes, those late night homework sessions are unavoidable. The best thing you can do to deal with sleep deprivation the next day is to make sure to stay fueled up and hydrated. Give yourself some breaks during the day. If possible, take a very brief nap. Make sure you aren\u2019t napping too long though, or you\u2019ll be stuck in the same cycle tomorrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at chealy16@wou.edu<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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