For most college students, we have been in classes for about a month now. Go us! Wow, that's the most "freshman" thing I could have ever typed, but I'm sticking with it. Anyway, college has been such an awesome experience so far. I have met so many new friends, ate a lot of food, and yeah honestly that's pretty much it. Emphasis on the "ate a lot of food" part (it's pretty bad how much I eat here). Obviously, I joined different activities and whatnot here on campus, but yeah between that and my classes, I really don't have time for other stuff. That includes sleeping.
My sleeping schedule does not exist.
The day I'm typing this up, I don't even remember sleeping the past night. I even tried going to bed earlier than midnight. I was so exhausted from staying up late talking with friends and ordering pizza at 1 AM that I figured I should go to bed earlier Sunday night.
That did not happen at all.
I would constantly wake up every hour. I was so restless and I don't know why! It's currently 9:30 in the morning and I am in my French class. I'm trying so hard to keep my eyes open, but I'm about to pass out. Also, I have such a huge headache so that is not helping whatsoever.
Is this a thing at college? When you move in after a long summer, and you can't get a hold of a nice sleeping schedule?
I can think of a couple of reasons as to why I can't sleep at night:
1. I do not have a strict sleeping schedule.
2. I have stayed up past midnight every night the past month of being here.
3. I don't have a standard eating schedule (I get so hungry at night).
4. My class schedule is not consistent.
5. I may be developing insomnia.
Okay maybe the last one is really far-fetched, but I'm just trying to keep my mind open to all the possibilities.
I'm pretty sure I can't sleep because of how I spend my time throughout the day. It's really bad. Sometimes I tell myself to take a nap, but I never do. Maybe I should try that this week. I know I am not the only one that has trouble sleeping at night. Of course, some people do have insomnia and other sleeping disorders, so that is understandable. I know for myself specifically, I have to work on my sleep schedule and go to bed earlier every night.
Sleeping is SO important to our overall health. It is how our bodies regenerate energy to take on the following day. It is how we maintain a healthy lifestyle, as it is very important to our overall health. After being at college for a month, I am making it my goal to eat healthier, sleep more, and get more exercise. Not specifically in that order though because I definitely need more sleep before anything else.
If you are a college student, do yourself a favor and go to bed early. Especially on during the week. I get that everyone stays up late on the weekends, but when it comes to during the week make sure to get rest. It will make you feel so much better, and you won't be as tired during your classes. The amount of times I have dozed off in my one lecture class because I was exhausted is too high to count.
So please, get your sleep. You can wait to party when the weekend rolls around and stay up late then. Your mental health and energy are more important than your desire to go out and have fun. Stay safe, and enjoy your weekend!
