Getting in Your ZzZ's

After a long day, most of us can’t wait to get home and sleep. Sleeping is a way to relieve our bodies of stress and reenergize.
However, most of us don’t have good sleeping habits. As college students, our busy lifestyles often keep us from getting enough sleep. We’re busy with studying, extracurricular activities and jobs, so we need a way to wind down.
According to research, it is important to sleep at least 8 to 10 hours per day. Good sleeping habits has many effects on the body like the following:
1. Fully Rested-- If you get enough sleep, you will feel more rested and relaxed. You can rest your mind and your body. This way, you will be feeling great and become readier to face your jam-packed schedules.
2. Healthier- You become more susceptible to sickness if you are tired and weak all the time. Good sleeping habits can improve your health and protect you from sickness.
3. De-stresses- Stress prevents you from performing well. Too much workload and your busy schedule can make your body tired. Sleeping right is the only way to reenergize naturally and avoid being stressed out.
Good sleeping habits have many beneficial effects. It is important to get enough sleep to provide your body the rest it needs.

Here is what OU sophomore Sarah Thomas had to say about her sleeping habits in college: