When one does not get enough sleep, they are more likely to have an accident, injury or illness. According to sleepfoundation.org, drowsiness and falling asleep at the wheel cause more than 100,000 car crashes every year. This especially effects the inexperienced teenager drivers. Not get sleep causes teens to be more prone to getting pimples and acne. An essay on bookrags.com states that having no sleep impairs your decision making abilities. It can cause you to be excessively aggressive or inpatient with your peers, teachers and family members.
When one gets the right amount of sleep, their physical and mental well being are in much better shape. There are a few things that one can do to help them fall asleep. First, don't have any caffeine, soda or chocolate close to when you go to bed. You shouldn't eat or drink much in the hour before you go to bed. Napping at the right times during the day can help your sleep patterns greatly. Sleepfoundation.org says that you should "Establish a bed and wake-time and stick to it, coming as close as you can on the weekends. A consistent sleep schedule will help you feel less tired since it allows your body to get in sync with its natural patterns. You will find that it’s easier to fall asleep at bedtime with this type of routine." Try not to talk on the phone, go on the computer or watch TV before bed, it busies your mind too much. Try something more calming like reading. Try jotting down everything on your mind onto a piece of paper before you go to bed, it will keep you from staying awake in bed thinking and worrying. Doing all of these things will help you go to sleep much faster and help yo feel more awake in school and everyday life.
When one gets the right amount of sleep, their physical and mental well being are in much better shape. There are a few things that one can do to help them fall asleep. First, don't have any caffeine, soda or chocolate close to when you go to bed. You shouldn't eat or drink much in the hour before you go to bed. Napping at the right times during the day can help your sleep patterns greatly. Sleepfoundation.org says that you should "Establish a bed and wake-time and stick to it, coming as close as you can on the weekends. A consistent sleep schedule will help you feel less tired since it allows your body to get in sync with its natural patterns. You will find that it’s easier to fall asleep at bedtime with this type of routine." Try not to talk on the phone, go on the computer or watch TV before bed, it busies your mind too much. Try something more calming like reading. Try jotting down everything on your mind onto a piece of paper before you go to bed, it will keep you from staying awake in bed thinking and worrying. Doing all of these things will help you go to sleep much faster and help yo feel more awake in school and everyday life.
