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Sleep for Success at UMB

Sleep is an essential part of overall health, well-being, and academic success. Graduate and professional students often balance coursework, research, clinical experiences, employment, and personal responsibilities, making quality sleep difficult to prioritize.

This page provides evidence-based resources, practical strategies, and tools to help you improve your sleep and support your well-being.

Sleep Myth vs. Fact

Myth: I can catch up on all my sleep on the weekend.

Fact: Extra weekend sleep may help reduce short-term sleep debt, but keeping a consistent sleep schedule throughout the week is generally better for long-term sleep health.

  • Why Sleep Matters

    Getting enough sleep can help:

    • Improve concentration, learning, and memory
    • Support mental and emotional well-being
    • Increase energy and productivity
    • Enhance stress management and resilience
    • Promote physical health and recovery

    Even small improvements in sleep habits can make a meaningful difference in how you feel each day.

  • Health Coaching for Sleep

    Struggling to establish consistent sleep habits? Health coaching can help. Through one-on-one coaching, you'll work with a trained wellness professional to identify barriers to healthy sleep, set realistic goals, and develop personalized strategies that fit your lifestyle.

    Health coaching may help you:

    • Establish a consistent sleep schedule
    • Create healthier bedtime routines
    • Manage stress and racing thoughts
    • Improve time management and work-life balance
    • Build sustainable habits that support sleep and overall well-being

    Interested in getting started?
    Schedule a health coaching appointment  and take the next step toward better sleep, improved focus, and greater well-being.

     

  • Sleep for Success

    Join a 6-week challenge to improve your sleep habits. 

    Coming Soon: Sleep for Success

    A 6-week sleep improvement challenge designed specifically for UMB graduate and professional students.

    Participants will receive:

    • Weekly sleep education
    • Practical sleep challenges
    • Progress tracking
    • Self-reflection activities
    • Incentives and prize opportunities

    New cohorts will begin on the first Monday of each month.

    Registration information coming soon!

     

     

Sleep Tip of the Month

Maintain a consistent wake-up time.

Your wake-up time helps regulate your body's internal clock. Even if bedtime varies, getting up at the same time each day may help support healthier sleep patterns.