Just five more minutes. You are yelling at your alarm clock phone to stop buzzing as you toss it against your wall, hoping you can sleep in and not go to your class that requires your attention at 8:30 a.m. Trust me, this happens about twice a week for me.
Naps are something that everyone needs, and I love that napping has become a cultural norm within the college world. Lately I have been in need of at least a five hour nap so that maybe I can have dreams of Alexander Skarsgard from "True Blood" instead of making up a list in my mind of what I need to print out at school or if I need to replenish my macaroni and cheese supply.
Guys and gals of the universe, it is OK to nap. Your body needs to replenish from having to hear lectures for three hours straight and then try to stay awake. Sure you can go to bed early or skip a class in order to catch up on sleep, but going to bed early can sometimes just be annoying when you want to watch that last episode of "The Office." But, guys, going to bed early is a must because your body will sigh in relief once you hit your comforter and drift off into dreamland.
If you can't fall asleep, try reading a good book with a glass of milk. Milk is proven to help relax your body. But if you are not a milk drinker, maybe try it just to help your body sleep. Or you could try something that is of the milk variety.
Another thing that helps me sleep is getting in my favorite pajamas, snuggling up in all 10 of my blankets and putting on my soothing fan. Mmmmmm...
So just remember that nap time is a good time and please regenerate your bodies. Now, excuse me while I go put on some Netflix and take a nap.
