Perhaps it is just because it is a Monday, but all day today
I had student after student talk about being tired, needing more sleep and
being exhausted. The reality is that we
all need to be sleeping more than we are, but especially you – teens are in need
of far more sleep than you typically get in a night.
I acknowledge that it is easier said than done. Today you all are pulled in so many different
directions – homework, time with your family, sports, jobs, clubs, community
service, time with your friends and perhaps even a little personal time to
spend on relaxing – and so, unfortunately, sleep gets pushed to the back burner
and becomes what you do with the little time you have remaining. This is far from a good thing as sleep is
essential to your mental, physical and emotional well-being!
I wish that it was easy to just decide that you wanted to
get more sleep and be able to make it happen, but I know that isn’t always the
case. It will take a concentrated effort
and a decision that you deem to be significant and worthwhile enough to adjust
your sleep schedule.
Not sure if you believe me when I say that sleep is
essential? Here are some articles from experts who are
addressing the importance of sleep.
How lack of sleep plagues college students (I realize that this is addressing college
students, but it applies to you too!)
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