How does poor sleep affect your mind?
What is can cause brain fog, decreased memory recall, difficulty concentrating, and poor mood regulation
Something that you can ask for while in the hospital to help you fall asleep.
What is a sound machine, warmed blanket, ear plugs, oil diffuser
Sleep Hygiene is...
What is the practices and habits that promote quality sleep.
If you cannot fall asleep within ___ minutes, you should get out of bed and focus your energies on another task.
What is 20 minutes?
These environmental tips can increase the likelihood of falling asleep
What is keeping the room cool, dark, and quiet?
How many hours on average do cats sleep?
What is 12-16 hours?
Inhaling and Exhaling, while focusing on the breath, describes this technique.
What is Deep Breathing Exercises?
Bonus: where should your hands be placed when practicing deep breathing?
Kind of music that can help with sleep.
What is calming music (white noise)?
Bonus: are there similar types of noise? What do they represent/how are they different?
Optimal phase for your body to be in during the Sleep Cycle to achieve quality sleep.
What is the REM?
What foods can help you sleep better?
What is milk, turkey, pistachios, and oatmeal?
Bonus: What do these foods help the body produce? It starts with a T
Types of meals you should avoid 1 hour before you are falling asleep?
What is heavy and greasy meals?
What is the meaning of a "siesta" and how can it negatively impact your sleep?
What are naps? And can cause difficulty falling asleep at night
Bonus: if you take a nap, how long should it last to ensure it does not interrupt sleep later?
Things you can wear to help you fall asleep.
what are ear plugs, eye mask, cozy blanket, and warm pajamas?
What is the 10-3-2-1-0 sleep rule?
10 hours before bed = no more caffeine
3 hours before bed = no more food or drink
2 hours before bed = no more work
1 hour before bed = no more screen time
0 = number of times you hit the snooze button
What is the bodies sleep/wake cycle referred to as?
What is the circadian rythym?
This type of tea, thought to be "relaxing" may actually keep you up at night.
What is Green Tea?
Bonus: What type of tea is best at night?
Before color television was invented, 75% of people used to dream in __________
What is Black and White?
Things you can do throughout the day to help you fall asleep.
What is exercises, avoid taking naps, wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday, and avoid caffeine.
How many hours of sleep are required for a healthy lifestyle?
What is 7.5 to 9 hours?
What does the term "clock watching" mean?
What is when you consistently check the time when trying to fall asleep or after waking up
This is one of 2 emotions that may hinder your ability to fall asleep.
What is Anxiety or Stress?