Sweet Dreams and Success: Catholic Tips for Restful Sleep

College students need more sleep! In today’s episode, Virginia is exploring the sleep-deprivation that college students face, the good and bad consequences incurred by their sleep habits, and the resources available to help them prioritize better sleep. “Our bodies and souls need to rest. Even God rested on the seventh day of creation!”- Virginia KochThanks to noisy roommates and bad pre-bed habits, college students aren’t getting the 7-9 hours of recommended sleep they need to function well. Numerous scientific studies are exposing the cognitive decline, emotional volatility, and weight gain that their bodies experience because of sleep deprivation. But the opposite is also true: getting more sleep improves everything from grades to moods to athletic performance! Want to win at life? Take a nap!Virginia also addresses the stressful thoughts that keep students awake at night, and offers a popular Examen and other resources to help them slow down their thoughts and enter into more restful sleep. She includes stories of multiple saints who received God’s directions in their dreams, and recommends praying to one saint who was particularly known for his “sleep on it” spirituality. Virginia ends this episode with a short, simple process for getting better sleep, and a prayer called, “Prayer for Peaceful Rest.” Check out the sleep resources below for more great suggestions, and sleep well, friends! Contact Virginia!WebsiteInstagramEmailResourcesSnoozelettersIgnatian Daily ExamenCenter for Action and ContemplationPrayer for Peaceful RestGregorian ChantPractical Suggestions for Catholic to Sleep WellMetanoia Catholic Journal