benefits of a good night of sleepResearch indicates that adolescents should get 9 1/4 hours of sleep each night. Getting 9 hours of sleep each night helps you concentrate better in class and on the playing field, increases your ability to learn and make smart decisions, improves your mental state/mood, helps your body recover quicker from strenuous exercise and contributes to reducing illness/injury.
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tips for better sleep-Start homework as soon as you get home to ensure it will be done at an early time.
-Have a set time that all electronics (phone, computer, tv) are silenced and/or turned off and do not use them while in bed. -Have a set bed time. -Wake up at the same time every day. -Limit naps to less than 1 hour. -Eliminate caffeine before bed as it can keep you awake. -When trying to increase the hours of sleep at night you are getting, start by going to bed 1/2 hour earlier each week until you reach your sleep goal. |
Do not take electronics to bed with you.
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