Spring Fever

With this beautiful weather that has sprung upon us in March, there is a longing to be outside. We dread going to school or work and often star at the window all day long, waiting to get off and be able to enjoy the weather. What do these symptoms describe, spring fever, which hits most of us at some point in time and can have negative effects on our body and how we perform at school.



Since this March was especially warm for most of the country spring fever has hit us earlier than normal. This weather is great, but it’s not so dandy for sleeping habits. From the time when we set our clocks forward an hour; the sun has been out later making the day seem longer. Because of this, it makes you want to stay up later sinec the day seems longer but its actually not. If you don’t get the correct amount of sleep you will not be able to perform your best the next day. It can also contribute negative effects on your body and healthy like weight gain.



Spring Fever also contributes negatively to your school work. When the sun is shining brightly outside and the weather is in the 70s and 80s, who wants to be inside on a perfect day like this? We star out the window all day waiting to be let go, not focusing on what the teacher is teaching us. Then when the final bell rings and we rush to get home we neglect to do our homework and instead opt for a better option like taking in the sun outside. By doing these things it will cause your grades to slip because you are not taking fully learning the curriculum and studying for the class.



Some ways to fix the problems of spring fever taking over your body is to set a regular sleep schedule. This is not only important in the spring but all year around because it is easier on the body. A solution to the homework problem is doing your studying outside on your deck or driveway. This way you can soak up the sun but also do your school work.



Spring Fever hits us all but if we let it take over our body it can produce some negative effects not only concerning your heath but also in school. Even though your mood may be better, your grades and body might not be showing it.
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