World Sleep Day Commemoration

World Sleep Day Commemoration

World sleep day is commemorated on the 14th of March.  It is an annual event held by the World Sleep Day Committee of the World Sleep Society, since 2008. The goal of World Sleep Day is to celebrate the benefits of good sleeping habits and to promote the prevention of management of sleep disorders.

Four fun facts about World Sleep Day:

• Studies show that students who get enough rest perform better in school.

• The world record for the longest time without sleep is 11 days, however, experts warn against sleep deprivation.

• The longest and most vivid dreams happen during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep stage.

• Taking a 20-minutes short nap can boost alertness, mood and creativity

Signs that you are not getting enough sleep:

• Slow reaction time

• Trouble paying attention

• Difficulty thinking and being logical

• Mood change, irritability

• Anxiety or Depression

• Poor judgement

• Reduced social activity due to tiredness

How to start healthy sleep habits?

• No screens an hour before bed: If you are aiming for a 10pm bedtime, aim to switch off the TV and turn your phone on Do Not Disturb at 9pm.

• Automated timers: Set your phone to ‘night shift’ mode after dinner, to limit your blue light exposure.

• Wind down your body: A quick five-minute stretching session can relieve stress and improve your sleep quality

• Set an alarm for sleep: Most adults need at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night to truly reset. Set a daily alarm to remind you it is time for bed at a reasonable hour.

• Eat early: Try not to eat large meals an hour before bed. This leads to more awakenings and lower sleep quality.

'Better Sleep, Better You! Useful Tips for a Restful Night!'

Rest Well, Do Well! Students Share Insights on Healthy Sleep Habits!

To conclude our World Sleep Day commemoration, we launched a challenge inviting Peicaians to share their best practical sleep tips. Our goal was to create a peer-to-peer learning platform where students could learn from their schoolmates' effective sleep habits. We received numerous insightful submissions and selected a set of entries. These winning tips were then compiled into an informative poster to inspire the broader school community.