Positive Thinking

It is well documented that the COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on sleep quality amongst the general population (Casagrande et al., 2022; Fu et al., 2020; Voitsidis et al., 2020) and in particular, college students (Duan et al., 2022) worldwide.

A study recently published in Scientific Reports examined the association of different intensity levels of physical activity and positive thinking with sleep quality in college students. A multiple regression model revealed vigorous-intensity physical activity, positive thinking, and negative thinking were collectively and individually associated with the sleep quality. College students engaging in a vigorous intensity level of physical activity and having a good level of positive thinking and a low level of negative thinking were both collectively and individually linked to the sleep quality (Chen et al., 2022). This relationship is conceivably reciprocal, i.e., students with positive outlook tend to sleep well and students with adequate sleep and good quality of sleep are prone to a positive mindset (Lemola et al., 2013).

 Studies such as these may use a convenience sample of students, however these results likely comparably reflect those in broader cohorts. While college students are at an age where lifestyle habits may certainly affect future health, this is not dissimilar to the other populations that may benefit from this research. In sum, if you’re dissatisfied with your sleep quality perhaps add some fun zippy workouts to your routine to reap rewards around the clock.