Between extracurriculars, homework, and the occasional time saved for relaxation, students have chalk full schedules that create a hectic day to day culture.
Through the polling of 60 students, most felt as though their days were rushed with almost no free time due to time taken up by homework and sports practices. Students said they spent 2-3 hours on homework on a typical day.
Along with homework, students spend a lot of time at rehearsals and sports practices, 2-3 hours per day. With homework and extracurriculars combined, this can result in up to 6 hours of work to do after school.
This can affect multiple aspects of life such as sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the optimal amount of sleep for teens is 9 ¾ hours.
The majority of students polled said the slept between 6-8 hours. Crammed lifestyles can be exciting, but it leads to no free time. Without relaxation, school and life can be overwhelming- almost too overwhelming.
Regardless of time management skills, overbooked schedules can lead to stress, so time to yourself is something that students should find time for to create relaxation and a less stressful lifestyle.