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Sleep- Let's talk about getting those Zzzzzs.
Lrojas14
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Do you want better grades? More energy? Improved mood? Get to bed! Make getting sufficient sleep a priority in your schedule. As mentioned in week 2, you should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Here are some tips to help you with improving your sleeping habits and ultimately, your health.
oMaintain the same bedtime and wake time, even on the weekends
oCreate a relaxing bedtime ritual (reading a book for enjoyment- not your textbook, listen to light music, turn off electronics)
oAvoid naps.
oMaintain a daily exercise routine (remember tips from last week)
oEvaluate your dorm. Sleep is best in a cool, quiet, and dark room. Consider using eye shades, ear plugs, white noise machines, humidifiers, and fans to improve the sleep environment in your dorm room.
oMake your sleep comfortable. Have comfortable pillows and try to make your bed look attractive and inviting to induce sleep.
oUse bright light in the morning but avoid it at bedtime. This will help maintain your circadian rhythm.
oAvoid heavy meals in the evening (2-3 hours before bed).
oWind down before bed. This goes back to creating a bedtime routine. Try to avoid electronics, eating, exercising, or unpleasant interactions for 1-2 hours before you want to go to sleep.
Reference: National Sleep Foundation. (2016). Healthy sleep tips. Retrieved from https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-tools-tips/healthy-sleep-tips
oMaintain the same bedtime and wake time, even on the weekends
oCreate a relaxing bedtime ritual (reading a book for enjoyment- not your textbook, listen to light music, turn off electronics)
oAvoid naps.
oMaintain a daily exercise routine (remember tips from last week)
oEvaluate your dorm. Sleep is best in a cool, quiet, and dark room. Consider using eye shades, ear plugs, white noise machines, humidifiers, and fans to improve the sleep environment in your dorm room.
oMake your sleep comfortable. Have comfortable pillows and try to make your bed look attractive and inviting to induce sleep.
oUse bright light in the morning but avoid it at bedtime. This will help maintain your circadian rhythm.
oAvoid heavy meals in the evening (2-3 hours before bed).
oWind down before bed. This goes back to creating a bedtime routine. Try to avoid electronics, eating, exercising, or unpleasant interactions for 1-2 hours before you want to go to sleep.
Reference: National Sleep Foundation. (2016). Healthy sleep tips. Retrieved from https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-tools-tips/healthy-sleep-tips
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