Readjusting to a college routine can be stressful, but simply put, the most important thing you can do to improve your mental, physical and emotional health is get onto a solid sleep schedule. According to a study by Stanford University, college students need eight hours of sleep a night in order to function at optimal level.

Achieving those golden eight hours seems near impossible in a world full of homework, clubs, the gym, friends and Netflix. And once we finally settle into our (surprisingly comfortable yet snug) twin beds, there are so many things that can distract us from getting those well-needed Zzzs. Here are some tips we gathered that can improve your overall sleep quality.

1. Go to bed at the same time every night and get up at the same time each morning.

Seriously, it’s possible! If this seems like too monumental of a task, try setting a goal time and working toward it by going to bed 15 minutes earlier each evening.

2. Nap smart.

Naps are a way of life for the average college student. We’ve all been tempted to crawl back into bed after getting home from our 1:25 lecture, which leads to waking up two hours later in a panic. Yikes. In order to keep your circadian rhythm on track, try limiting your naps to 20-30 minutes, and you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever the day brings. By keeping your naps short, you’ll avoid tossing and turning when you eventually try to go to sleep later that evening.

3. Reserve your bed just for sleeping.

It’s tempting to crawl under your cozy comforter and chip away at your assigned history reading, but according to experts, that might lead to a not-so-good night’s sleep. The bed should be mentally associated with sleeping.

PRO TIP: Remove stimuli like TVs, computers, phones or really anything that can distract you from the slumber that lays before you. So the next time you’re thinking about curling up in bed to watch the next episode of "Friends" on Netflix, close the laptop and try to journal or read to clear your head and mentally prepare for a good night’s rest.

Getting a quality night’s sleep will boost your mood, improve your immune system and sharpen your memory. So the next time you’re thinking about pulling an all-nighter or making a 2 a.m. fast food run, put on your favorite pair of pajamas and shut the lights out instead. You’ll thank yourself in the morning.