You wake up in the morning to that super annoying sound, and you’re starting to get very sick of it. You smack the alarm clock until it finally stops, then groan as you think about the day ahead of you. You have to deal with this 5 days a week, and only 2 days to sleep in, one if it’s sports season. You feel as though just 10 more minutes to sleep would make a huge difference. What if you did have a little bit extra time to sleep?
Studies show that if you get more sleep you can think clearer. “Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more. (11 surprising benefits of health sleep, health.com)” I think we all know that when we wake up, we’re usually really groggy. I also sometimes get headaches if I’m really tired. When tired, the mind can’t take in as much than when we are a little more awake. Also, if we have to present something in the morning, we may not talk very good because when I’m tired, people sometimes have a hard time understanding me because I mumble. If we had extra time to
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Why don’t you just go to bed earlier? I do agree with that and when I can I do, but for people who play sports, they have practices 2-3 times a week, and if the practice ends at dark, then it could end at 7:30. When you get home, an extra fifteen minutes has passed, then you might have to do some homework. After that you have to eat and by the time you’re done with all of that, it might be around 9:00. If you have chores, then, depending on how long they take, you might add another 30 minutes. So then you go to bed at around 9:30 with no free-time. “Sleep loss impairs judgement. Studies have shown motivation, focus, memory, and learning to be impaired by shortened sleep. (5 ways sleep has the greatest impact on athletic performance.)” This not only goes for sports, but school too. If there is a test and I can’t remember very much because of tiredness, then I might not get a very good
It is true that sleep deprivation is a widespread issue, generally resulting from early start times. It is also a serious one; according to a study by Harvard Medical School, sleep deprivation can lead to issues such as obesity, heart disease, difficulty learning, and can genuinely shorten a person’s lifespan. As Robbins explains, teenagers have a different internal sleep clock than other age groups. It is most healthy for students in high school to go to bed around 11 and wake up around 9. Since school often begins as early as 7, students are told they simply need to go to bed early, around 8 or 9 PM. This contention does not take into account the fact that humans are biologically not wired this way, and it's virtually impossible for most teens to fall asleep this early. It also doesn't take into account that with clubs, sports, church, volunteering, other extracurriculars and hours of homework, students often struggle to start their homework before their suggested “bedtime”. It is contended that students can control their own schedules so that they can get more sleep. However, pressure from parents and peers to get into a “good” college can cloud students’ perceptions of what is right for them, making them choose to overwork themselves in order to build impressive resumes. I myself can identify with this phenomenon. During the weekdays alone, I volunteer two nights a
According to the National Sleep Foundation, biological sleep patterns change throughout the stages of adolescence. ¨Biological sleep patterns shift toward later times for both sleeping and waking during adolescence-meaning it is natural to not be able to fall asleep before 11:00pm.¨ (¨Teens and Sleep¨). Messing with these sleep cycles in the long run and lead to sleep disorders. Research done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests teenagers 13-18 years old should regularly sleep 8-10 hours each night for a healthy sleep. The teens who do not get a good amount of sleep are more likely to suffer from mental conditions, smoking, illicit drugs, and alcohol use. ¨Not getting enough sleep is common among high school students and is associated with several health risks including being overweight, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and using drugs, as well as poor academic performance.¨ (¨Schools Start Too Early¨). On an NBC news story, Hilton Head Island High School moved its start time and benefits were noticeable. Students had higher test score averages and grades improved throughout the school.A study done in 2008 published in the journal of clinical sleep, found car accident rates fell by 16.5% when students were more aware on the road, not having to wake up before 7 am.
“Habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep.” That’s what comes up when you look up the definition of insomnia, but sleep insomnia is so much more than that. It’s night after night of staring at the ceiling. It’s uncontrollably passing out at the most random times. Sleep insomnia is the effect of many diseases or even some medications. The question here is, what are the lifelong effects of insomnia, and are specific people more prone to sleep insomnia than others? If so, why?
Being a full-time worker, parent, and student can create insomnia problems. Right now, I’m unemployed, so I’ve been having insomnia problems. School is very important to me, even though, I’m tired I try to get as much done at night while my daughter sleeps. It’s actually the best time to do homework and read. Another, sleep disorder that caught my attention was sleep apena. It’s sort of like waking up out of a nightmare and breathing heavily. However, sleep apena is when your sleep in interrupted by not being able to breathe. Have you ever experienced that
In 2009, American and French researchers determined that brain events called “sharp wave ripples” are responsible for consolidating memory.
On week days I tend to be in bed around 11:00pm and plan to be asleep by midnight. Falling asleep by midnight is usually accomplished on each weeknight, with an occasional late night study session. I am fortunate enough to be able to sleep later than I have been in past semesters. We have not had our usual 6:00am morning team lifting for crew and I do not have many early classes. It is not difficult for me to wake up once I hear my alarm in the morning. When I know I have something to complete or somewhere to be I am able to jump right out of bed and get ready. While filling out my Stanford Sleepiness rating times, I was able to give myself scores bet...
When children make the transition from primary school to middle school or high school, it affects them a lot when the changing of their own sleep cycle affects the way they actually learn. Dr. Judith Owens, who is the director of the Sleep Medicine Clinic at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., says "adolescents are programmed to fall asleep later,” (2013). She wants to change school start times to later because "we are asking [teens] to be awake and alert at the time in their 24-hour clock when their alertness level is at its very lowest,” (2013). She also says that most teens can’t usually fall asleep until 11 p.m. Sleep expert Amy Wolfson of College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., says that children should try to get eight and a half to nine and a half hours of sleep a night. Waking up at six a.m. leads to bad sleep patterns creating sleep deprivation.
For some of us, the notion that sleep is hard to come by is more realistic than ever. Aids like Lunesta and other sleeping agents are generally used to relax a person and put them to sleep. The ad for Lunesta persuades us into thinking that sleep is just a pill away and it’s something we can’t live without. The ad targets those individuals who have insomnia, running during the night time. The ad communicates to each individual differently, can the targeted audience relate to every aspect of the ad, and can they comprehending the ad correctly.
Getting enough sleep can increase our chances of being more mentally/physically healthy and our safety throughout the day. How we feel throughout the day is depending on our sleep. Lack of sleep can lead to impaired judgment and actions, which can be a safety hazard towards yourself and your surroundings. When we sleep, our bodies are working to revitalize the brain to form new pathways to help with memory functions and our physical health such as healing repair heart and blood vessels and hormone balance. It is very important for everyone to maintain a good night’s rest to maintain daytime performance and lower stress. Sleep will reduce the levels of stress, help others gain control on their actions and avoid depression. Contributing to these sleep benefits will change your body and mind
An extra hour of sleep could make a difference in our life, whether it is an extra hour of oversleeping or extra hour of sleep loss. Studies show that the gap between getting just enough sleep and getting too little sleep may affect our health, mood, weight, and even our sex
Sleep plays a vital role in a person’s mental well-being. Sleeping affects how well people think, react, work, learn, and get along with others. While a person is sleeping, his brain is preparing to help him learn and remember information. A good night’s sleep enhances learning and problem solving skills. It is very important for the students to have sound sleep as it can improve their concentration, memory and creativity. Furthermore, having enough sleep increases the ability to m...
Sleep is something that most people take for granted. It is the one thing that people are willing to compromise even more then food or money. It is estimated that between 40 to 60 million Americans are sleep deprived. Different people can get by with different amounts of sleep. There are some that can survive the next day with only a few hours. Then there are always others who cannot be called after 9:00 because they need those good solid 10 hours. The average person actually needs anywhere from between 7-9 hours a night. Why does one need sleep? When human bodies do not get enough sleep they tend to lose strength, the immune system decreases, and there is an increase in blood pressure. As students, it can effect concentration, memory, logical reasoning, and ability to do math. Now that the problem is known here is how to fix it. Dr. Stanley Coren, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, focuses on consistency. The body needs consistency. This can be fulfilled by simply going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every day. But, it is important to note that making up for lost sleep on the weekends is a big negative. It is preferable that if one likes to sleep on the weekends wake up at the same time Saturday and Sunday. When going to bed it should take about 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep. If a half-hour has gone by and one still is not asleep one should get up and do something relaxing (i.e. take a warm bath, read, watch TV, etc.). Rita Mattson, a Certified Personal Trainer and Stress Management Counselor, makes the suggestion of drinking warm milk before retiring to bed because milk contains a high dosage of L-tryptophan which is a natural sedative. Sleep is just as important as any other part of taking good care of ones self.
Sleep is good for you if you dont have sleep its hard to function and you wont get through the day very well, you could also get very sick, and if you dont sleep you can get very stressed. The basic information that you need to know about sleep and if you just keep reading your questions may get answered. What is sleep??? Sleep is technically just restoring your body for the next day or whatever you need to do if you got no sleep you got no energy. What causes the body to sleep ?
Have you ever wondered why you are not getting as good night’s sleep? If you have, you may be thinking that it has something to do with your room temperature, stress level, or your snoring partner. However, take a moment to think about the comfort of your mattress. It is the very first and most basic overlooked thing that affects the quality of sleep experienced by most individuals. Is it too soft, or do you need a firm mattress for longer uninterrupted sleep.
The topic of my persuasive speech is the lack of sleep in a student's life, the harm it causes, the solutions to this problem and the positive effects of sufficient sleep. My goal as a speaker will be to change my audience’s attitudes and receive the reaction of a change in sleeping habits. Since “trying to change an audience’s attitudes is easier than attempting to change their values” (Beebe & Beebe, 139), my goal will be achieved in five minutes using a variety of persuasive methods. My main method of persuasion will be ethos.