Sleep Hygiene for Students: Tips to Sleep Better & Be More Productive

Did you know that your productivity and academic performance depend on how you sleep? Research shows that a longer sleep duration the night before exams can boost one’s course grades. At the same time, most college students don’t sleep enough. More than 80% of students sleep less than 8 hours on weeknights, while 8 to 9 hours is a minimum necessary to stay productive. Almost half of the college students report regular daytime sleepiness.  

Permanent sleep deprivation means:

• More anxiety
• Worse immunity
• Increased weight gain
• Decreased cognitive and athletic performance
• Risk of depression
• Risk of drowsy driving accidents

Better sleep can be yours! We’ve prepared an infographic that explains what sleep hygiene is and lists simple tips that can be turned into good sleeping habits if followed on a regular basis.

References

1. How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? | Sleep Foundation
2. What Is Sleep Hygiene? – VeryWellMind
3. Sleep and Sleep Disorders |CDC
4. Stress and Sleep – APA
5. More sleep would make us happier, healthier and safer – APA
6. How to Sleep Better – Sleep Foundation
7. Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep – Mayo Clinic
8. 17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night – Healthline