{"id":72,"date":"2026-01-15T15:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T20:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-07-15T15:33:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:33:24","slug":"sleep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/general-health-wellness\/sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-full-width-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-406 size-full\" alt=\"A students makes her bed with a \u201cGo Vols\u201d pillow.\" src=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750-1024x349.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750-768x262.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750-1536x524.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/02\/20250810_Move_In_CB_067_CB_2200x750-2048x698.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b6a19a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-smokey-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-329b594d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f197b853 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-superhead has-condensed-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase\">healthy sleep tips for success<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 style=\"text-transform:uppercase\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Sleep<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center for Health Education and Wellness helps students build consistent sleeping habits and understand the importance of rest to support their goals as a Volunteer.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-orange-bar-texture has-orange-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep plays a&nbsp;role in the academic success and well-being of&nbsp;students, but for many&nbsp;it is in short supply. With demanding schedules that include&nbsp;academic&nbsp;requirements, social and personal needs, and&nbsp;extracurricular&nbsp;activities&nbsp;competing for their time, many students struggle to prioritize sleep. Learning&nbsp;strategies&nbsp;to improve&nbsp;sleep habits can help students succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Better Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish and stick to the same bedtime and wake up time,\u202f<em>even on the weekends!<\/em>\u202fThe body loves patterns and consistency. When you have a regular sleep&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a relaxing bedtime ritual that prepares you for sleep.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sleep.org\/articles\/learning-relax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your environment so that it helps you sleep. Keep your&nbsp;room at&nbsp;a cool temperature. Make sure your bed and pillows are comfortable.&nbsp;Eliminate&nbsp;distractions such as phones or tablets, light, and noise. Blackout curtains and eye masks can&nbsp;keep out&nbsp;any&nbsp;light, and ear plugs and fans can help&nbsp;cancel&nbsp;noise.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid heavy or spicy meals, caffeine, alcohol, or cigarettes before bedtime.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid naps if they are interfering with your ability to fall asleep at night.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resource<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Sleep Foundation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An independent nonprofit organization whose&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;are to improve public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and to support sleep-related education, research, and advocacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance of Sleep Sleep plays a&nbsp;role in the academic success and well-being of&nbsp;students, but for many&nbsp;it is in short supply. With demanding schedules that include&nbsp;academic&nbsp;requirements, social and personal needs, and&nbsp;extracurricular&nbsp;activities&nbsp;competing for their time, many students struggle to prioritize sleep. Learning&nbsp;strategies&nbsp;to improve&nbsp;sleep habits can help students succeed. 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