FUTO Student Advocates for Importance of Rest in Academic Performance
A FUTO student emphasizes the importance of rest in academic performance after experiencing fatigue hindering assignment completion, highlighting the brain's pivotal role in learning.
Mary Nwaeze 
Last week Friday, a student from the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) shared a valuable lesson learned about the crucial role of rest in academic success. Despite returning from school with intentions to tackle assignments, the student found themselves too fatigued to concentrate effectively.
"After attempting to push through my exhaustion and failing to make progress on my assignments, I made a decision to prioritize rest," the student remarked.
Taking a break proved to be the turning point as the student returned to their tasks refreshed and completed them successfully. Reflecting on the experience, the student emphasized the significant impact of rest on cognitive function, particularly in academic pursuits.
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"The reason why the book is boring to you; the reason why you don't feel like reading when ought to read; the reason you don't get what you are reading most times, is as a result of not having enough rest," the student asserted.
The student's message underscores the importance of adequate rest in maintaining mental clarity and maximizing learning potential. Stressing the need for students to prioritize self-care, particularly during demanding academic periods, the student highlighted the crucial role of the brain in academic performance.
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"When it comes to reading and understanding, the brain plays a major role, and if not properly taken care of and used effectively, it will not let you do what you want to do, and you will not get the result which you want," the student explained.
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The student's experience serves as a reminder to the FUTO community of the necessity to balance academic commitments with proper rest and self-care. By acknowledging the impact of rest on academic performance, the student encourages peers to prioritize their well-being for enhanced learning outcomes.
In conclusion, the student extends a message of encouragement and reminds fellow students to rest well before engaging in academic pursuits, wishing all success in their endeavors.
