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Stop sleep
deprivation! Decrease cellphone usage, increase GPA performance!
The National Sleep
Foundation recommends
that you should stop using electronic devices, like your cellphone, at
least 30 minutes to an hour before bed. Blue light emitted by
your cell phone screen is harmful to your eyes because it restrains production
of melatonin, the hormone that controls your sleep-wake cycle. Spending extra time
staying awake on your cell phone instead of sleeping makes you more tired
and less alert for the next day, compromising your productivity and
performance on your courses. Instead, grab a book and read about 10 pages to begin a
routine. Put your cell phone on “Do Not Disturb.” Get an actual alarm clock
instead of using your phone. This way, you decrease activity before bed and
increase the total amount of REM or “deep” sleep that you need for the next
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A 2009 study from the Journal of Adolenscent Health found
more than 60% of students demonstrated disturbed sleep-wake patterns &
20% reported pulling an all-nighter AT LEAST once per month. In terms of academic effects, 72% of student survey respondents reported that they felt
they had performed poorly on an exam or assignment because of inadequate
sleep. In terms of what students are giving up their sleep for, 67% reported giving up sleep
to socialize and approximately 62% reported it due to procrastination. Lack of Sleep Hurts Student Health |
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Construct a daily
task-list to help keep yourself focused and motivated doing the right things
you need to be doing. Make sure there are 3 key
components: Balanced between important & less important tasks; Buffer
time for transitions; NOT TOO MANY tasks on the list
LifeHack:
Creating Productive To-do Lists |
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Nomai takes full responsibility for the information posted. The information on
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University, Sacramento.