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Get Plenty of Sleep
At
first glance, sleep might not seem like the most important of the
many study tips for finals. In reality, however, all that prep work will
do little good if it’s not accompanied by plenty of shut-eye. Extensive research reveals that sleep not only improves
our ability to focus but also plays an active role in consolidating memories
and making it easier to retrieve information. Slow-wave non-REM sleep, in
particular, is important for memories involving facts that need to be actively
recalled.
The
need for sleep underscores the importance of avoiding procrastination. If you
wait until the last minute to begin studying, you may panic and choose to ditch
sleep in favor of cramming. The sooner you get started, the less likely you’ll
have to endure all-nighters later on.
If you’re currently struggling to get quality sleep, you’re far from alone. Still, college doesn’t need to be a time of minimal shut-eye. Make an active effort to improve sleep hygiene by removing TVs and mobile devices from your room, getting on as consistent of a schedule as possible, and avoiding caffeine in the evening.
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