Study schedules

Studying at home is a task that is governed by personal discipline, in an environment where it is the student himself who sets the pace and habits related to his preparation, it is necessary to impose a certain degree of organization and methodology when carrying out his studies. A very frequent debate about personal study is the one related to the timetable.

Depending on the source we consult, we can find different opinions that are generally divided between those who support studying during the day and those who claim that it is better to study at night.

In the following guide we will go deeper into this topic, so that we can give you our thoughts on the matter, since both daytime and nighttime have their advantages and disadvantages.

Night time

Studying at night is a very common practice among high school students, generally associated with university students, who often choose this schedule because of the lack of time and the high loads of homework they accumulate daily.

Advantages: It is a schedule where the student is with a significantly lower number of distractions than daytime, this is because most people are sleeping, so interruptions such as phone calls are very unusual. There is also less outside noise, which contributes to increased concentration.

This is why many students report being more productive at these times than during the day.

Disadvantages: This study schedule causes serious sleep disorders, since it has been scientifically proven that nighttime sleep is irrecoverable; the quality of daytime sleep is not comparable to nighttime sleep. This is why this practice, if maintained over time, can affect the cognitive functions of students, decrease their productivity and cause health problems.

Daytime hours

The daytime schedule is the first study schedule we are familiar with in our student life. When we start school for the first time we are under the constant supervision and control of our parents, so it is normal that we usually have a ceiling on the hours, which makes it impossible for us to exceed during the nights.

Advantages: It allows a more organized and productive lifestyle, better use of sleep and recreation time. People who study during the day are generally more balanced and manage better control of their responsibilities.

Disadvantages: Studying during the day exposes you to a greater number of possible distractions, this is a correctable disadvantage, since a good study habit and organization prior to it can help you prevent them from interfering and decreasing your productivity. When studying during the day, family collaboration is very important, preventing external elements from impacting your peace of mind and taking you out of your comfort zone. That is why you should maintain good communication with your family, making them aware of your problems so that they know about your teaching load.

Considerations

Once the above elements have been analyzed, we consider that taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of each study schedule, the daytime schedule is the most convenient. This is because the disadvantages present in the daytime schedule can be solved with good communication, discipline and a healthy family environment, but the disadvantages suffered when sustaining the night study schedule for a prolonged period of time, will considerably affect our health, cognitive performance and productivity.

Thus, the lost sleep schedule is irreparable and there is nothing we can do about it.