Get Some Sleep Having trouble sleeping? One out of four
teenagers experience difficulty sleeping. It is important to
recognize the role sleep plays in a teenager's life. Without
sleep, we are all less effective at school, work, play, and at
nearly every arena of life. To succeed, and to feel much better,
it is paramount to get a good night's rest. Teenagers should
average around eight to nine hours of sleep a night. Here are a
few handy tips about how to achieve this. Create a calm,
consistent environment to fall asleep in every night. Let your
body know it is time to relax and sleep by going to bed at the
same time, in the same way. For example, if reading a book makes
you drowsy, try and find a good book to drift off to at around
the same time each night. Stay active all day. Aim for about an
hour of physical activity a day. You will be worn out and ready
for sleep at night. Also, you will feel less stress and feel
more emotionally well-adjusted by exercising. Just remember to
not work out right before bed-