Do you have trouble sleeping and wonder why it’s important for you to go to sleep on time and get 8 to 9 hours of sleep? Stay here to find out.
Good sleep is essential to everyone, but to teenagers, it is especially vital. As adolescents navigate the highs and lows of school, social life, and personal growth, forming healthy sleep habits can be key to their overall wellness. Going to bed early has numerous benefits, which can help a teen’s physical well-being, mental clarity, academic performance, and emotional stability. The body carries out significant processes like repair of cells, regulation of hormones, and immune system strengthening while asleep. For teens, who are still in the developing stage, adequate sleep is essential for their physical development. Sleeping early ensures that they have sufficient sleep, which aids in healthy growth, muscle and bone development, and being at a healthy weight.
Early sleep leads to discipline and a set sleep schedule. A routine helps in setting the internal clock of the body, making it easier to go to bed and wake up. For example, CSSJ starts at 8:15am. If you want to get 8 hour of sleep, and you know you need 45 minutes to get ready in the morning, as well as 20 minute to commute, you should be getting up by 7:10am, and that means you should be in bed by 11:10pm. So that means you should turn off the screen by 10:10pm and start the sleep routine. Proper sleeping hygiene reduces reliance on electronic media before sleep, which will interfere with the quality of sleep.
However, many teens feel as if they have more more important things to do and going to sleep early will take up that valuable time. Alexis, a student at CSSJ said, “I go to sleep whenever I feel tired. I don’t have a set time.” Another student, De Angelo, said, “If I did have a set time, it would be 1 to 2 am.”
Getting teenagers into bed early is a key step in ensuring they stay healthy. The benefits of early sleep extend far beyond feeling rested–they affect school performance, emotional stability, physical health, and energy levels throughout the day. By starting healthy sleeping habits at an early age, teens can get themselves set up for a healthier and better-rounded life.
