Manage Your Time Effectively

​Try to avoid procrastination. If you have a big project or paper due in a couple weeks, do a little bit each day. ​​​Alternatively, you can do big chunks when you have a lot of time. But don't wait until the last minute, as hard as it is!

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Stop Overbooking

• ​Figure out exactly how much time you have. If you have a sport that is two hours after school, get an average of two hours of homework, and need at least an hour to eat and get ready for bed, maybe doing a play that rehearses for two hours at night isn't the best idea. 

• ​Figure out what matters to you most​​—avoid signing up for too many activities.

• Take a rigorous course load, but only to the extent that you can manage.

Avoid scheduling a first-block or first-hour class if this is an option for you.​​

• ​This will allow your body some time for extra sleep.

• It will also make your school schedule better align with your body's natural clock. 

Put technology away well before bedtime!

​Screens give off blue light, which has been shown to increase alertness. It can also delay the release of melatonin, a sleep hormone, making it harder for you to go to sleep.​​​​

Educate yourself on the importance of sleep.

• ​There is a lot of information available in the "Importance of Sleep" section of this website.

• You can also check out other resources at the "Resources" page!

Encourage your peers to make healthy sleep decisions.

• Help your peers know that we need adequate sleep to function at our best.

• Consider becoming a Sleep Ambassador. See the "Join Us" section for more information. 

Prioritize sleep!

• If you are well rested, you are likely to work more efficiently, and your studying will be more effective.

• Think about your long-term health. It may seem important to get that one more thing done, but if it means a greater risk for Alzheimer's and many of other health issues, is it worth it?  ​

If you are having trouble sleeping or are still feeling tired with adequate sleep patterns, talk to your doctor. 

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