I'd Like To Go To Bed — Charger Press

Dec 7

Dec 7 I'd Like To Go To Bed

Evan Rosenau

We’ve all felt tired at some point in our lives, possibly in the middle of class. Some of us may have even fallen asleep. But the effects of our sleepiness don’t extend past that feeling. Right? Well, it’s been found that not getting enough sleep can not only make you more tired during the day, but can also degrade your mental health in the long run.

Now, to go to bed, you first have to get ready. During the day, try to head outside, see the sun, and maybe get some exercise. In order to improve your sleep, it’s recommended you have a set bedtime or a general window in which you try to get to sleep. But even before that, try to find ways to wind down, something to let your body relax; although it may be hard, dimming the lights and getting off your phone can also help your sleep quality.

Now get comfortable. That’s right, just being content where you are can help your sleep so much more. Try to think of whatever you need to, whatever will calm your nerves and improve your mood.

Once you’ve fallen asleep, the magic happens. While it still isn’t completely understood how your brain sets to work remembering all the important information you gained throughout the day and committing it to memory. It could be the name of someone new you met, a random fact you heard, or where you left your backpack. Not only does your brain process strictly what happened, but also the emotions you felt. This means that your quality sleep can improve your memory, lower the chance of you forgetting something, no matter how small, decrease your risk of depression or anxiety, and increase your problem-solving abilities.

As this routine gets set in place, it’s very possible you may be more prepared for life as a whole. So even if you simply switch what you’re doing before bed, try to go to bed around the same time every night, or get a little more comfortable on your way to dream world, we hope you get a little better sleep this week.

As always, enjoy yourself, and have a great week from us at Charger Press!

Remember, you’re not alone, if you or anyone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Or, if you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, you can visit 988lifeline.org, Stress and Coping Resources, and reach out to a trusted adult at home or at school.