Sleeping Techniques
To help your body get used to a healthy sleep pattern
What is a good bedtime habit?
This form of physical activity is often used to manage stress, boost mood and improve mental health.
What is exercise?
Taking slow, deep breaths can help calm your body. What is this called?
What is deep breathing?
This essential nutrient is needed for muscle repair and is found in foods like chicken, eggs, and beans.
What is protein?
“Cause baby you're a ___, come on show 'em what you're worth..."
What is Firework by Katy Perry?
To avoid overstimulating your brain before bed...
What is turn off electronics before bed?
This practice involves writing down thoughts and feelings, often used to gain clarity, reduce stress, and process emotions.
What is journaling?
This type of meditation is about paying attention to what’s happening right now, like how your breath feels or the sounds around you.
What is mindfulness?
This type of fat is considered heart-healthy and is found in foods like avocados and olive oil.
What is unsaturated fat?
"I’m gonna take my horse to the ___..."
What is "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus?
To help your brain and body relax while sleeping...
What is a cool, dark, and quiet environment?
This activity involves listening to or creating sound and rhythm, often used to improve mood, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation
What is music?
Taking a few minutes to close your eyes and imagine a peaceful place, like a beach or a forest, can help you feel calm. What is this technique called?
What is guided imagery?
This vitamin, important for immune function, can be found in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
What is Vitamin C?
"Hello from the ___..."
What is "other side"?
What can you do to help calm your body and reduce stress before bed?
What is deep breathing or yoga/relaxation?
This mental strategy involves replacing negative or self-critical thoughts with supportive and encouraging ones to improve mood and boost self-esteem
What is positive self-talk?
Studies have shown that listening to sounds from this natural environment can significantly reduce anxiety and improve relaxation.
What is the ocean or nature sounds?
This mineral, which helps regulate blood pressure, is found in foods like bananas and spinach.
What is potassium?
"Just beat it, beat it, no one wants to be ___..."
What is defeated?
What should you avoid before bedtime?
What is Caffeine, Junk food or heavy meals?
This form of therapy involves meeting with others to share experiences, support each other, and discuss challenges in a safe, group setting
What is group therapy ?
When people practice mindfulness regularly, it can help lower stress by changing this part of the brain that deals with emotions.
What is the stress center of the brain or the amygdala?
This term refers to the beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi that support gut health.
What are probiotics?
"I got a feelin' that tonight's gonna be a ___..."