Get a Lot of Rest

Research shows that people perform better if they get plenty of rest.  Most people need at least six to seven hours of sleep. A lack of sleep affects your ability to focus and control your emotions.  More sleep improves performance. The Stanford Sleep Disorder Clinic and Research Laboratory has found that brain performance improves with more sleep.  Basketball players were 9% more accurate after sleeping 10 hours.

Besides sleeping, the brain needs other kinds of rest.  One excellent form of rest is being in nature.  Research shows that people who hike in nature are better able to solve problems.  Disconnecting from TV, work, stress and getting plenty of sleep is what you need to perform better in school.