Many students in Singapore and from around the world have sleep deprivation nowadays. Students that do not get enough sleep often are unable to function at their optimal. While one late night may have no lasting repercussions, chronic lack of sleep could have disastrous effects on health, well-being and learning.

Research indicates that most adults require between 7-9 hours of sleep every night; however, for many individuals this can be challenging to achieve; especially in college students juggling multiple responsibilities at once.

College students should prioritize good sleep hygiene. Good sleep hygiene involves adopting habits to achieve adequate sleep. This may include going to bed and waking up at regular times, keeping their bedroom dark, quiet and comfortable, forgoing caffeine and alcohol before bed, not using electronic devices (such as phones or laptops) before sleeping and practicing a relaxing bedtime ritual like reading, journaling or deep breathing.

Steps taken to enhance sleep hygiene can have a tremendously positive effect on health and learning. In addition to keeping a regular sleeping schedule, students can practice stress-relieving activities and employ healthy diet and exercise strategies in order to reach optimal health and performance.

If you’re having difficulty sleeping, speak to your healthcare provider. They can provide information and options regarding sleep disorders as well as treatments (including CPAP and alternative sleep apnea treatments). To gain more insights on how to improve your sleep, contact The Air Station Singapore or your sleep doctor.