Monday, October 5, 2015
What I've Learned... (blog 11)
I'd love to type out all the things I've learned in class, but I also go blank when my computer is in front of me. I can honestly say I've learned so many different things about sleep. Holli and I know the struggle of being in University Life class together and fighting the urge to pull out notes from class to correct those who say they "feel much more energized with less sleep." As Holli said today "No. I will show you statistics about sleep." I personally want to pull out notes and then begin giving a lecture on sleep and fill the room with jargon like "sleep debt, REM, circadian rhythms, dips, light sleep and deep sleep" and so much more. If only they could all take an Honors class over sleep, they would see their lack of sleep is really not benefiting them at all. That's the biggest thing fighting against college students, is our lack of access to the truthful information about sleep for those around our ages. Most college students believe as long as they receive roughly 8 hours of sleep each night, they are okay, simply because its considered the national average.
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It's crazy to think about how much we've learned already! And I understand wanting to tell everybody about how important sleep is, I have the same problem now! (Except maybe it's not actually a problem!)
ReplyDeleteI tend to have more confidence now when explaining the importance of sleep to others.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking last class that I should get my dad to commit to sleeping more. Lately, he has been complaining about gaining weight. This summer I noticed that he would stay up late consistently (and eat) and wake earlier than most of us kids. I think more sleep could help him avoid snacking and help his body regulate his ghrelin levels.
University life is so frustrating, we know so much more now. I feel the urge to just yell at these people and tell them they are ruining their body!!! We are in a really good way so hyper aware of our sleep now!
ReplyDeleteProud of my students for being able to hold their own against a class of "unbelievers." Don't be too hard on them, though; they probably have no idea what is at stake.
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