I'm Not Asleep, But That Doesn't Mean I'm Awake!

No matter how much we resist it, sleep is necessary for a happy life.

But, oh, how we love to resist it!  There are a lot of far more important things to do in life than sleep...like binge watching your favorite show on Netflix or staying up until 3 AM texting that super attractive guy or girl you met in line at Jamba Juice. Oh, and throw in the occasional all-nighter before an exam, and you've got the perfect recipe for a not-so-happy day!

Sometimes, it's worth it to throw in the towel before midnight. A wise woman once said, "The hours before midnight give you the best sleep!" (That wise woman was my mother, mom's know everything.)

Turning in early is difficult though, and our group of college student participants definitely learned that this past month. But despite the difficulty, there were fantastic benefits found in getting a few extra snoozing hours at night!

We asked a few students if getting enough sleep made them noticably happier, and here is what they had to say:

"Yes, of course! Because then I don't have to take naps on my half hour lunch break, haha! I have a clearer head and feel more ready to take on the day." -Marissa

"Getting enough sleep does make me happier. Although most of the time I'm happier when I can sleep until at least 9 AM. Having to wake up any earlier than that makes me hate the world..." -Derek

"If I could get more sleep, I would be 5% happier right now." -Adam

"Enough sleep is like happiness on steroids. Without it, it's weak sauce happiness." -Melissa


Keeping ourselves healthy by maintaining a (semi) regular sleep schedule has definitely proven to make us happier! Do you have any night-time rituals that make it easier for you to hit the hay at a decent hour? Let us know in the comments, we'd love to try out your ideas!