Sleep on it
Proper sleep does so much more than just helping us to feel well rested. By prioritizing sleep, we can improve academic performance, improve reaction time, and decrease the risk of illness and injury. Sleep is essential for your body. During your sleep cycle, memories are made, and all the information you learned for the day are processed into your brain. Not to mention lack of sleep can inhibit a person’s ability to focus, maintain attention, and make decisions throughout the day.
Resources
Want to learn more about the benefits of sleep? Check these resources out that focus on athletic and academic performance, mental health conditions and other musculoskeletal injuries that come as a result of lack of sleep.
Wake Up Call for Collegiate Athlete Sleep: narrative review and consensus recommendations from the NCAA Interassociation Task Force on Sleep and Wellness
NCAA Sports Science Institute: Sleep and Wellness for College Athletes