sleep
“So, if you’re lying awake tonight wondering if penguins have knees or when that test is going to be graded, just know you’re not alone. These issues will pass and eventually, you won’t have to constantly overthink. Maybe tomorrow will be the day you finally conquer that sleepless battle and finally get the sleep you deserve.”
- from “Insomnia” by Sanjan Ameresh
Blue Light Bums
THE CONTENT
After a long day, there is nothing I cherish more than phone-in-bed time. Instead of getting those extra minutes of sleep I so desperately need, I scroll TikTok, Instagram reels, and, occasionally, YouTube. The habit of scrolling through social media, watching videos, or texting friends right before sleeping has become common, but may not be the best option when winding down for the night. Using a phone before bed leads to…
Facing the Winter Slump
It’s that time of year when it feels like we wake up at the crack of dawn and trudge to school, facing the unforgiving 20-degree walk. The Winter Slump we all face during the season usually makes us feel tired, no matter how many hours of sleep we get. The reduced sun exposure does account for that tired, sluggish, feeling we face. That being said, how much sleep should we really be getting to maintain an energized and healthy body?
Is Your Morning Shed Just Consumerism Gone Wild?
After a long day, there is nothing I cherish more than phone-in-bed time. Instead of getting those extra minutes of sleep I so desperately need, I scroll TikTok, Instagram reels, and, occasionally, YouTube. The habit of scrolling through social media, watching videos, or texting friends right before sleeping has become common, but may not be the best option when winding down for the night. Using a phone before bed leads to…
Dreams
Dreams. We all have them, but we don’t always understand why or what they mean. Our dreams are shrouded in mystery. Remembering them can feel like a gamble, but why? Why does everything seem slower in dreams? Why do people we’ve never met always seem to appear in them? None of these questions have perfect answers, but this article should make you more aware of what dreaming really is.
Insomnia
Imagine not sleeping an entire night and then being tired the whole day. You come home after school to flop on the couch, but can’t seem to close your eyes or turn off your brain. You just sit there staring at the ceiling, contemplating, and stressing. That’s insomnia. The National Institutes of Health says that…