Get a good nights sleep with our sleep mask.
As a college student with an irregular sleep schedule, I have found that sleeping masks are great tools to help me get enough rest. It is always hard to find enough time for sleep during the week, so the ability to take a nap in the Union between classes is fantastic. With a sleep mask, I am able to catch some sleep just about anywhere on campus. A quick nap gives me additional energy to pay close attention in class or do some extra work at the rec. center. I hate the feeling of coming home from a class knowing that I did not learn as much as I could have because I was tired and unfocused. Having enough rest is the one thing that prevents that feeling, and my sleep mask is my best friend for getting enough recuperative sleep. By getting enough sleep, I can make the most of my day. One or another of my roommates often has some friends over or plays guitar while I would like to sleep. With my sleeping mask and ear plugs, this isn’t a problem at all. I am able to relax no matter what the situation is outside of my room. I really feel that getting enough sleep has helped me succeed in class and put forth my best effort in other areas.
Over the summer, my sleep mask was indispensable. I took an over-night job stocking a grocery store. I never would have gotten enough sleep during the day without help. The shades in my room could never make it dark enough. Sleeping during the day is always tough to get used to, but during the summer it can be awful. With so many hours of daylight each day, I was only able to sleep while it was dark on my nights off from work. Fortunately, I had my sleeping mask to help me out. I was able to feel like I was in a dark, relaxing room anytime I wanted. Despite my strange sleep schedule, I woke up rejuvenated and ready to start my “day.” Since everyone else was at work while I was sleeping, I was actually able to get my best sleep during the summer once I became used to working nights. I would recommend even a simple, low-cost sleep mask for anyone who works evening or night shifts.
My sleep mask is really comfortable and it instantly relaxes me when I put it on, so I thought I would try using it while meditating. I found that the sleep mask helped me relax into a meditative mood, but also helped me concentrate. My mind easily wanders when I try to relax, and anything I see lying around my room can distract my attention. With my sleeping mask, I am able to keep my eyes open, relax but stay well awake, and concentrate on my breathing. In fact, I think that a sleep mask could help anytime I need to sit and really concentrate on an idea or make an important decision. Now that my body is trained to relax when I put it on and experience complete darkness, I am really able to unwind at any time. The next time I’m angry about something, I am going to try putting on my sleep mask just as a way to relax and calm down. I will also keep working on finding cool new ways that sleep masks can help during my daily life.