Evening Routine Ideas
You can do this to organize your space
Tidy up your room
Getting adequate sleep increase your ability to do what?
Concentrate, remember, learn, listen and solve problems
This is the recommended amount of sleep a teen needs
8-10 hours
The light from this will suppress melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep.
Phone screen
You can catch up on lost sleep over the weekend
False
This part of your routine will help keep your body healthy
Brush your teeth
Lack of sleep will do this to your mood
Cause moodiness, irritability and depression
This is the actual amount of time a teen sleeps on average
6.5-7.5 hours
Doing this will disrupt your digestive system, causing poor sleep
Eating a heavy meal before bed
A warm, cozy bedroom is best for sleep
False
This technique will soothe your body before bed
Taking a warm shower
Getting enough sleep will do this for your body
It allows your body to repair itself-keeps you from getting sick
This sleep hormone is released later in the evening for teens, making it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11
Melatonin
This chemical is found in drinks and can make the body more alert
Caffeine
If you can't fall asleep, you should stay in bed until you drift off
False, spend no more than 20 minutes laying in bed when you can't fall asleep. Then get out of bed and do something quiet in a dim room.
This allows your body to recognize it's nighttime.
Dim the lights
Enough sleep with do this for your memory
Increase your memory
This is how long it usually takes someone to fall asleep
10-15 minutes
This activity will cause your body to be more alert and should be avoided 2 hours before going to bed
Exercise
Your body will not adapt (get used to) less sleep
True
This will create a nice smell
Diffuser or room spray
Getting enough sleep can do this for your heart
lower blood pressure
This percentage of people dream in color
75 %
This activity should be no more than 30 minutes long and be avoided after 3:00 pm to ensure good sleep
Naps
Being able to fall asleep anywhere at anytime is abnormal
True