Sleep is a necessary function that helps your body and mind to replenish, allowing you to wake up refreshed and aware. Additionally, enough sleep helps the body maintain its health and ward off sickness. The brain cannot operate effectively without adequate sleep. This can affect your concentration, ability to think effectively, and capacity to process memories. Sleep is a critical, yet sometimes overlooked, component of an individual’s overall health and well-being. Sleep is necessary for the brain and body to function properly. Teenagers require additional sleep due to their bodies and minds rapidly developing.
You probably lead a hectic lifestyle, hence you also require “downtime” to unwind, relax and spend time with friends. This frequently happens at the expense of sleep. When you consider all the other things you have to do (school, socializing, sports and chores), going to bed early enough to obtain 8 to 10 hours of sleep might seem rather difficult.
Numerous studies have revealed that many adolescents do not get adequate sleep. To function optimally, you require between 8 to 10 hours of sleep every day. While you may not always be able to obtain this much, it is essential to attempt to obtain as much as possible. Adhering to this recommended sleep schedule can assist teenagers in maintaining their physical health, emotional well-being and academic success.
– Christie Mathew, 9G