All About Sleep
Sleep is vital for these 2 types of health and wellness.
Physical & Mental
Going to bed at this time can promote good sleep.
The same time each night, consistent
If you cannot fall asleep within this time frame, you should get out of bed and focus on another task.
20 minutes
Beverages containing this stimulant can interfere with sleep.
Caffeine
Having one of these before bedtime can aid in falling asleep.
People are more likely to make these types of decisions when they are tired.
Impulsive, Poor
People of this age can benefit from sleep hygiene practices.
All ages
Inhaling and exhaling, while focusing on the movement of ones chest and diaphragm, describes this technique.
Deep Breathing
This device may keep you up late at night.
Phone, Screens
Taking a nap within this amount of time can help you catch up on missed sleep.
24 hours
Having a hard time waking up, and feeling tired during the day can be signs of this.
Poor sleep
Watching TV or scrolling on your phone in bed can influence sleep in this way.
Make it harder to sleep
Zen and instrumental could be words to describe this technique that may help one to fall asleep.
Listening to music
A warm bedroom, lots of noise, and bright lights can all do this to sleep.
Interfere with
The body's natural sleep hormone is called this.
Melatonin
This is the number of hours the average teen requires to function optimally.
8-10
Good sleep hygiene is comprised of both of these factors.
Healthy Habits & Environment
If you are breathing deeply, a hand placed on this part of the body should remain still.
Chest
These brief periods of rest during the day may interrupt one's sleep-wake cycle at night.
Naps
Avoiding exercise and eating at least this many hours before bed can improve sleep.
2 hours
REM stands for this.
Rapid Eye Movement
The best way to change your bedtime is by this many minutes at a time per night.
15-30 minutes
A Book
This type of light, found in computers, TVs, and phones, may interfere with the natural sleep hormone of the body.
Blue Light
The sleep-wake cycle, also known as your internal clock, is called this.
Circadian Rhythm