{"id":28343,"date":"2019-08-03T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-03T07:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/survive-dorm-room-sleeping"},"modified":"2019-08-03T07:00:51","modified_gmt":"2019-08-03T07:00:51","slug":"survive-dorm-room-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/sin-categorizar\/survive-dorm-room-sleeping","title":{"rendered":"How to Survive Dorm Room Sleeping in Your First Year of College!"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 tips to get the shut-eye you need as you begin your college career<\/h2>\n

\"HowThere is much to be excited about when moving into your new \u201cluxurious\u201d 10×10 cube at college – your dorm room! We get it that sleep isn\u2019t high on that list of all the fun things you want to do when you arrive at school. But remember, to maximize energy when dealing with all your new life changes, nothing will help you succeed at school like 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Yeah right, you\u2019re thinking. Between social events, cramming for exams, extra freedoms and a night owl roommate, sleep is minimized on your priority list.<\/p>\n

Fitting time for sleep into your schedule is difficult, but it\u2019s actually easier to accomplish than the 20 page research paper or resisting the bottomless chocolate cake served in the dining hall. We\u2019re sure you can manage. Here\u2019s how you can enjoy a well-rested, academically successful college experience.<\/p>\n

1. Have an open conversation with your roommate.\u00a0<\/strong>3 a.m.! You\u2019re trying to sleep and your roommate is binging \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d – again! Or entertaining a special guest. Or they\u2019re actually sleeping \u2013 and snoring earsplittingly. What do you do? You could ignore these situations for the next seven months in fear of an awkward situation while growing grumpier and sleep-deprived. Or you can tackle it head-on.<\/p>\n

\u201cSilence is often viewed as consent in roommate situations,\u201d says Harlan Cohen, author of \u201cThe Naked Roommate\u201d<\/a> \u201cIt\u2019s easy to blame your roommate, but it all starts with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cohen preaches the \u201cuncomfortable rule,\u201d which is a pact between roommates dictating that if anyone is uncomfortable with what the other is doing, you need to speak up within 24 to 48 hours of the problem. Once you speak up, chances are the solution will be simple. Explain, you have 9 a.m. class and could they please where headphones when Netflix binging after midnight? Create a \u201cno hookup while I\u2019m here\u201d rule. Or make a pact that you’ll wake the other one up if the snoring gets out of hand.<\/p>\n

Keeping open dialogue with your roommate is crucial. You\u2019re moving in with a complete stranger and you need to make it work on some level. No need to become BFF\u2019s \u2013 that would be cool if happened \u2013 but you want a foundation of privacy and a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

2. Adjust your environment.\u00a0<\/strong>Creating a Hilton suite in your shoebox of a dorm room with a twin mattress is impossible, but you can create a calm, cool, comfortable sleeping environment. If your bed is positioned next to the door where the hustle and bustle of the hallway creeps through, move it somewhere else in the room. Hang curtains around your bed to add privacy \u2013 a tapestry would also work great and add some personality to your space. Think tie-dye or geometrical patterns. Build a pillow fort, pillows absorb sound and make for a fun sleep. Fans are also an option to drown out sound and add to the coolness. The goal is to make yourself comfortable while getting your snooze on.<\/p>\n

3. Set personal boundaries.<\/strong> Be your own sleep boss! Mom and dad aren\u2019t around to question your late night excursions, video game tournaments or midnight snacks. Being your own boss comes with major responsibility. Ask yourself, \u201cI have an early morning exam \u2013 what\u2019s the latest I can go to bed and still ace the exam?\u201d Figure out the best nights to go out and when to stay in and rest. Don\u2019t be afraid to set a curfew for yourself. Your new friends might not approve but you\u2019ll be the one on you\u2019re A-game in History 101 the next morning.<\/p>\n

4. Steal an afternoon nap.<\/strong> Remember nap time? Guess what\u2026they\u2019re back! Master the art of napping<\/a> and give yourself a quick boost from a jam-packed academic day. The best time to power up is after lunch or early afternoon \u2013 go for a short 20-minute booster of a full sleep cycle nap of 90 minutes. Check your roommates schedule to ensure alone time. Napping late afternoon or early evening will mess with your nighttime routine. Try the NASA Nap,<\/a> a 26-minute nap that will increase performance by 34% and alertness by 54%. Nap wisely.<\/p>\n

5. Practice better sleep hygiene basics.<\/strong>\u00a0A lot of your regular routine will be totally different in college, especially the workload and not having mom assist in rolling you out of bed for class. Even your friend groups may change.<\/p>\n

The good news is the formula for healthy sleep hygiene will stay consistent: appropriate, consistent bedtime, less caffeine, exercise and screen time as you approach those times. Getting the routine down will go a long way to help you navigate all the changes college life will bring. When you lack sleep, you feel impatient, agitated and thoughts become blurry. The most important thing is to take care of yourself!<\/p>\n

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