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The three S’s- sleep, stress and self-regulation, are a trifecta of factors directly
influencing one's mental health, resilience and well-being (Cunningham & Duffy, 2023). These
three factors are foundational components that impact our lives in a variety of ways, be it
sociological (Simon & Walker, 2018), psychological (Columbia Psychiatry, 2022) and/ or
biological (Okun, 2011).
Academic performance relates to how well a student performs in university- specifically
regarding academics. There are several determinants that are directly interlinked with how well a
student performs in their academics- these determinants include the students sleeping habits,
nutritional habits, substance use habits, home & school environments, and more (Tadese,
Yeshaneh, et al. 2022). As mentioned, sleep is determinant which is directly linked with academic
performance. Students that were receiving adequate amounts of sleep (in addition to receiving
optimal levels of other determinants), were shown to have significantly higher cumulative grades
in comparison to those who did not (Strobele, Mcnallay, et al. 2013). A lack of sleep leads to
decreased cognitive function- this includes a decrease in memory span, a decrease in attention
span and a decreased capability to problem solve- all essential skills needed to thrive in
performing academically (Cunningham & Duffy, 2023). In addition, an adequate amount of sleep
had also been shown to provide both emotional and behavioural benefits in individuals.
Behaviourally, a benefit of sleep includes improved productivity; tying this to academic
performance, this could include completing assignments on time, defeating procrastination and
focusing better on assessments. Emotionally, a benefit of sleep includes an increase in positive
emotions and a decrease in negative emotions- inclusive of stress.
The presence of stress in an individual's daily life is inevitable. Stress allows us to
perform and deliver to the basic demands of life. However, an overabundant amount of stress
can lead to a negative, destructive outcome, which is why healthy strategies for coping with stress
are essential to master. Strategies such as practicing mindfulness, self-compassion and self-care,
allow an individual to be elastic to their current demands of life and manage the buildup of stress
which may occur over time. “Embracing stress is more important than reducing stress”, a quote
said by Stanford psychologist Kelly McGonigal. McGonigal emphasizes that ‘although going
through something stressful can make you sick or depressed, it can also be true that the same
stressful experience can make you stronger, more compassionate and more resilient over time’.
Resiliency refers to one's ability to adjust, adapt and recover from a stressor or any adversity
(Cunnigham & Duffy, 2023). Having methods to cope with stress can lead to an increase in
resiliency; however having an adequate amount of sleep allows for one's ability to overcome
stressful situations & problem-solve- which in turn, also creates resiliency.
In conclusion, the level of sleep an individual receives is directly correlated to their
academic performance, stress-coping tendencies and resilience. It is essential to establish both a
healthy sleeping schedule (using consistent routines and avoiding shifted sleep) and healthy
stress-coping strategies to prevent a negative decline. (Cunningham & Duffy, 2023).
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