To Sleep or not to sleep? That is the question!
If you cannot fall asleep within this allotted time frame, you should get out of bed and focus your energies on another task.
What is 20 minutes?
How many hours a day do cats and dogs sleep?
12-16 hours!
This is the number of stages that the Sleep Cycle consists of.
What is 5 stages?
This "exercise" is mild and focuses on stretching, which can help get someone ready for a good night's sleep.
What is Yoga?
Beverages containing this stimulant, should be avoided prior to bedtime.
What is caffeine?
"Ring, Ring" This device may keep you up late at night.
What is a cell phone?
Making changes to this in your bedroom space to improve sleep including temperature and lighting
What is sleep environment?
Humans dream every night. True or False.
What is True? Humans dream every night they just do not always remember them.
Inhaling and Exhaling, while focusing on the movement of one's chest and diaphragm, describes this technique.
What is Deep Breathing Exercises?
Too much of this "sweet" thing might keep you up at night.
What is Sugar?
This aspect of computers and television hinders the release of the natural sleep hormone of the body.
What is bright light or blue light?
Doing the same activities before bed every night at the same time is called this
What is a sleep routine or bedtime routine?
This natural chemical is released as your body winds down to sleep.
What is Melatonin?
Zen and Instrumental could be words to describe this technique that may help one to fall asleep.
What is Relaxing Music?
This activity that improves physical fitness and wellness and increases heart rate and perspiration should be avoided 3 hours before bedtime.
What is exercise?
These brief periods of rest during the day may interrupt one's sleep-wake cycle at night.
What are naps?
What are some risks of poor sleep hygiene or lack of sleep?
Fatigue, irritability, mood swings, decreased immune system
This is the name of the natural "rhythm" that the body follows throughout a 24-hour period.
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
These scented substances can be put in a diffuser or on your wrists and neck to give calming sensation. Scents may include lavender, eucalyptus or peppermint
What are essential oils?
This type of tea, thought to be "relaxing" may actually keep you up at night.
What is Green Tea?
TRUE or False. The body adjusts quickly to new sleep routine.
What is FALSE?
Teenagers require this much sleep every night.
What is 8-10 hours?
This is the stage of The Sleep Cycle in which people dream.
What is Stage 5 (REM stage)?
Sitting down and reading one of these may also constitute a relaxation technique
What is a book?
This is one of 2 emotions that may hinder your ability to fall asleep.
What is Anxiety or Stress?