What do you know about sleep? It's that fancy thing you do when there's nothing else going on? It's what happens when all the lights go out? But what do you really know about it? The amount of sleep you get each night has a significant impact on you and how your engine runs during the day. Lack of sleep means lack of - well everything.
Think about it. When you get very little sleep (let's say less than 5-6 hours in a night) you tend to feel very lethargic, grumpy, moody, you have less patience, you have less tolerance, you're less productive, you're not as healthy and just generally you have much less zest and enthusiasm for life. Don't you? In fact, you might even say that a lack of sleep changes who you are as a person. It makes you a bit soggy.
But what happens when you've had a good 7-8 (or even 9) hours of sleep? Well, generally you're the complete opposite! Upbeat, happy, enthusiastic, more tolerant, more creative, more productive, much healthier - much more everything! You're a better person to be around. You probably even like yourself more. Makes a pretty big difference doesn't it?
So what should you do if you're not getting the amount of sleep you want to get? What do you do if you're like everyone else and you're getting less than 7 hours' sleep a night? Well, you do something about it! Let's take a look at some actions you can take to make a difference straight away.
Tip number one. Set your bed time thirty minutes earlier than you are currently going to bed. You have to get up at a certain time (usually because you need to go to school or work) but you don't have to go to bed at any particular time. You set that yourself. It makes sense that you want to maximize your free time in the evenings, but you have to set a limit.
Tip number two. Stop stimulating your brain just before bed. If you watch TV or listen to loud music or go on the net, you're stimulating your brain when it needs to be shutting down. Instead, just sit quietly for 10 or 15 minutes and relax. It's a very simple thing to do and 10 minutes of quite time won't make a big difference - but watching hours of TV when you should be sleeping will!
Tip number three. If your little voice is keeping you awake - start dictating! If your mind keeps talking and worrying and planning and running through things over and over then start writing it all down. Grab your cell phone and take notes. Once all the notes are down your mind will slow down and relax. Give it a go. You have nothing to lose.
Tip number four. Use power naps to rejuvenate you. A 10-15 minute nap can work wonders when you're feeling really exhausted. See if you can find a good time to have a quick doze (like Science class - just kidding) and revive your energy levels.
Tip number five. Pick one day of the week to hit the sack early. If you go day after day getting to bed late and not getting enough sleep you will eventually crack. It could even be a major meltdown! No one can be at their best when they don't catch up on sleep. So plan to catch it up. Pick a day each week that you will hit the sack early and just stick to it like glue. It will make a world of difference.
No matter what you do, you must find a way to get plenty of sleep. You are more productive and more vibrant when you're getting the right amounts of sleep - and you're the total opposite when you don't. Hone in on 7-8 hours' sleep every night and you will always be at your best. Good luck.
Think about it. When you get very little sleep (let's say less than 5-6 hours in a night) you tend to feel very lethargic, grumpy, moody, you have less patience, you have less tolerance, you're less productive, you're not as healthy and just generally you have much less zest and enthusiasm for life. Don't you? In fact, you might even say that a lack of sleep changes who you are as a person. It makes you a bit soggy.
But what happens when you've had a good 7-8 (or even 9) hours of sleep? Well, generally you're the complete opposite! Upbeat, happy, enthusiastic, more tolerant, more creative, more productive, much healthier - much more everything! You're a better person to be around. You probably even like yourself more. Makes a pretty big difference doesn't it?
So what should you do if you're not getting the amount of sleep you want to get? What do you do if you're like everyone else and you're getting less than 7 hours' sleep a night? Well, you do something about it! Let's take a look at some actions you can take to make a difference straight away.
Tip number one. Set your bed time thirty minutes earlier than you are currently going to bed. You have to get up at a certain time (usually because you need to go to school or work) but you don't have to go to bed at any particular time. You set that yourself. It makes sense that you want to maximize your free time in the evenings, but you have to set a limit.
Tip number two. Stop stimulating your brain just before bed. If you watch TV or listen to loud music or go on the net, you're stimulating your brain when it needs to be shutting down. Instead, just sit quietly for 10 or 15 minutes and relax. It's a very simple thing to do and 10 minutes of quite time won't make a big difference - but watching hours of TV when you should be sleeping will!
Tip number three. If your little voice is keeping you awake - start dictating! If your mind keeps talking and worrying and planning and running through things over and over then start writing it all down. Grab your cell phone and take notes. Once all the notes are down your mind will slow down and relax. Give it a go. You have nothing to lose.
Tip number four. Use power naps to rejuvenate you. A 10-15 minute nap can work wonders when you're feeling really exhausted. See if you can find a good time to have a quick doze (like Science class - just kidding) and revive your energy levels.
Tip number five. Pick one day of the week to hit the sack early. If you go day after day getting to bed late and not getting enough sleep you will eventually crack. It could even be a major meltdown! No one can be at their best when they don't catch up on sleep. So plan to catch it up. Pick a day each week that you will hit the sack early and just stick to it like glue. It will make a world of difference.
No matter what you do, you must find a way to get plenty of sleep. You are more productive and more vibrant when you're getting the right amounts of sleep - and you're the total opposite when you don't. Hone in on 7-8 hours' sleep every night and you will always be at your best. Good luck.
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