Sleep competition to reduce anxiety!

The Dhaka Times Desk There is no end to the amount of competition in the world. But this time an exceptional competition was heard. And that is the sleep competition! This competition is organized to reduce the anxiety of the examinees.

The incident happened in South Korea. A group of students there organized a slumber party to ease their classmates' anxiety about exams. They started the competition during classes at a women's university in Seoul.

According to media reports, during this time they are given blankets and pillows to sleep on. They also wear a mask over their eyes to prevent the daylight from disturbing their sleep. The organizers give them 5 minutes to sleep. Then it was judged who had the deepest sleep during that time. Participants are scored by taking several tests. Like blowing on their faces, reciting jokes.

Organizers said that the purpose behind organizing this sleep competition was one and that is to calm the mind and body after the exam so that the candidates can sleep without going to the club and wasting time. There was also an attempt to make the students aware of the sleepless nights they spend due to exam stress. The winners of this competition are given chocolates, energy drinks and some cash. But the third-placed student got the most appropriate award, according to media reports.