Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Summary
University students often face sleep problems due to busy social lives, new environments, and travel. Experts advise getting daylight in the morning, keeping consistent wake-up times, avoiding alcohol and caffeine close to bedtime, and creating a calm pre-sleep routine without screens.Key Facts
- Getting outside and seeing daylight before 11 a.m. helps regulate the body’s sleep cycle.
- Consistent waking times are more important than forcing early bedtimes if you can’t sleep.
- Caffeine can stay in the body for hours and reduce natural sleepiness.
- Alcohol reduces deep, restorative sleep and instead causes lighter, less refreshing sleep.
- Some universities offer alcohol-free events and wellness clubs like yoga and crafts.
- Avoid screens before bed because light from devices stops the hormone melatonin from making you sleepy.
- Activities like journaling, reading, or listening to music can help relax the mind before sleep.
- Keeping bedsheets clean and having a cool-down routine like a warm shower can prepare the body for rest.
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