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Struggling a bit in school? Looking to improve your grades? Eat a carrot and hop on the treadmill, because studies show that healthier students do better academically than their unhealthier counterparts. Here are some easy ways to get healthier and improve your academics at the same time.
- Get Some Sleep.
Students who are “morning people” do better in school than “night owls.” You need to work on improving your sleep hygiene: go to bed at the same time every night. Wake up at the same time. Perform the same pre-bed ritual every night. This regular cycle will reset your body’s sleep clock, so you can have a much more fulfilling night’s rest. Improved sleep will give you more focus, more energy, and less stress. - Start exercising.
Exercise reduces depression and acts as a great stress reliever. Don’t even think about using academic work or deadlines as an excuse to get out of exercising. Nearly every college has an on-campus gym and machines like stationary bicycles or ellipticals can allow you to study and exercise at the same time. - Eat healthier.
Eating healthy doesn’t just make your body look better in a bathing suit. It also improves your self-esteem and gives you significantly higher energy. Keep some veggies in your microfridge that are easy to prepare in a dorm room, like salad mix or carrot sticks. Cut back on that cafeteria pizza, too. - Stop smoking.
Studies show that non-smokers have higher overall GPAs than non-smokers.
When you improve your health, you get a great burst of self-esteem that carries over into your academics as well. Recruit your roommate and get motivated to become healthier together.
