The Importance of Getting a Good Night’s Rest

By: Ashley and Cilicia

Did you know adults need to sleep between 7 to 9 hours per night? Though this is the case, many people choose to avoid getting a good night’s rest by staying up. As mentioned in January's blog , sleep can lower your risk for health problems by boosting your immune system. Additionally, it gives the opportunity for your mind and body to recharge. It is crucial to get sleep. Here are some ways for you to have a better night’s rest:

• Reduce irregular or long day time naps
• While this may be favourable, and short power naps could be extremely beneficial, napping during the day can actually disrupt your sleep quality, especially long naps
• Try to sleep and wake up at consistent times.
• Many people like to stay up or sleep in on days they have nowhere to be. However, it can affect you drastically. To improve sleep quality, try to be consistent with your sleeping and waking times.
• Relax in the evening
• There are many different ways to improve sleep quality before you go to bed. Although it sounds tempting, resist the temptation to go on your phone or any electronic device in general. Instead, try to read a book, do stretches, listen to music, meditation, the possibilities are endless!

Whether you have to stay up late to hand in a project , or want to catch up on your show, it’s important to have the discipline to sleep early to get a good night’s rest! Even though it’s been reiterated a thousand times, having a good night's rest will reap many lifelong benfits. If you’re reading this and it’s way past your bedtime, put down your phone, and try to get some sleep!