IntroductionMost people believe that stress is only caused by everyday actions such as working on a difficult exam, getting stuck in traffic on the way to work, or even just forgetting your phone at home. Although there are more thoughtful ways to stress yourself out (like leaving things to the last minute or having a long discussion with someone), it is less well known that lack of sleep can cause significant stress on the body and the human mind. , leading to cognitive disorders (Giese et al., 2013). According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults over the age of 18 should get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep per night, while pre-adults ages 5 to 17 should get between 8.5 and 11 hours of rest (National Sleep Foundation ). Despite these figures, as many as 40 million Americans could suffer from some form of sleep disorder and deprivation, costing an estimated $15.9 billion in health care costs (Walsh & Engelhardt, 1999). These figures are significant for starting a discussion on the forms of help to be given to people suffering from symptoms of lack of sleep. Lack of sleep affects children and adults equally. Lack of sleep leads to low mood, decreased motivation, and higher cortisol levels in the body in both age groups (Maggio et al., 2013). Cortisol is a hormone that helps the body use sugar and fat for energy and manage stress levels (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). When a person does not sleep for an appropriate amount of time, these hormone levels increase, causing a perpetual cycle of stress and lack of sleep. One study found that poor sleep among residents led to negative reactions to daily life events (Williams et al., 2013). These days, everything has to be done quickly, efficiently and well. This can... middle of paper ... their beds affected the quality and quantity of sleep. Another factor to consider is that in this study, participants were asked to self-report their own sleep habits. It might be helpful for future studies if participants slept in the laboratory and also stayed there during the day. This study is vital not only for students but also for elderly people and even teenagers as it will help them understand why they are not able to perform at their best after not getting enough sleep at several times. It is essential that people know why sleep is so crucial to living a healthy life and what long-term effects it can have on one's life. High schools and universities could also use the results of this study to find ways to teach students how to take care of themselves so that they can succeed not only in school, but also in life..