I chose this learning challenge because my sleep cycle is not where I want it to be. I tend to stay up late and sleep in and I would rather be able to the fall asleep earlier and wake up earlier to be productive. I read an article that compared the importance of studying compared to a good nights rest. I chose this one because when I study for exams I usually study late into the night before the test and don't get much sleep and I have heard that this is not a good way to prepare for an exam. I learned that when you don't get a good nights sleep, your brain can't repair itself enough and that makes it hard to retain info and learn more. The article recommends that students not sacrifice sleep in order to study because that will actually backfire and have the opposite of the desired effect.
Bibliography: Why Sleeping May Be More Important Than Studying by Katrina Schwartz (
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You know, I've seen several people choose this learning challenge. It's definitely a great learning point for college students. I feel like so many of us are in that same boat. It's so easy to trick myself into thinking that studying (that I've put off until the last minute) will help me more than sleep. Sleep is oh so much more important than many people realize!
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