Research suggests these tips will help with your learning and overall performance!
– Get a good night’s sleep before learning. Lack of sleep can cut learning ability by up to 40%.
– Get enough sleep each night— 8 to 10 hours for teenagers! Memories won’t be strengthened with 4 hours or less of nighttime sleep.
– Get a full night of sleep within 24 hours after learning to strengthen new memories and build connections between different pieces of information.
Did you know:
Chronic sleep deprivation can have dramatic effects on a teenager’s life, including affecting their mental wellbeing and reducing their academic performance at school.
Smartphones and other devices used around bedtime reduce sleep time – leave your phone on the kitchen table before you go to bed!
Avoiding stimulants such as coffee, tea, soft drinks and energy drinks in the evening will help to sleep better.