Optimizing Productivity for Students

Is 7 hours of sleep really enough? I have seen some people sleep less than 7 hours per day and still function like a normal human being, while there are people like me who require more than 7 hours of sleep to be able to put in deep work into my studies. The Science Behind Sleep Needs Sleep is a crucial component of a student’s ability to be productive, yet the exact amount of sleep necessary can vary widely from person to person. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that teenagers and young adults (ages 18-25) get between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night to function optimally. However, individual differences mean that while some students might thrive on 7 hours of sleep, others might require 8 or even 9 hours to feel fully rested and ready to tackle their academic responsibilities. The question then becomes:  How much sleep is enough for students to be productive? Sleep and Cognitive Function Research has consistently shown that sleep plays a vital role in cognitive function. S...

Have you ever felt drowsy after lunch? Struggling with brain fog or that sluggish, restless feeling that hits right when you need to be your most productive? If so, you're not alone. This was a common issue I faced when I first started university. As a student, productivity wasn’t just a nice-to-have; it was essential to keeping up with my studies. But for me, the motivation to be productive wasn’t just about getting good grades—it was about building momentum. Momentum that I needed to keep up with my demanding workload and, ultimately, to succeed in my degree. Here’s some background: I transitioned from a non-technical to a technical field, moving from a diploma in Business Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic to pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Needless to say, the foundational modules, especially math and coding, were challenging for someone with no prior background in these subjects. I quickly realized that if I want...