Support on Sleeping

Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases.

Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly.

Think about your average night sleep, do you…

Sleep for the recommended 7-9 hours?

Feel refreshed in the morning?

Sleep less after a stressful event or before an important event?

Have a sleep routine before bed or a set bedtime?

Use technology before bed – watch TV or use a tablet or phone?

Easily wake up during the night to sounds or lights?

Wake several times during the night?

What can affect our sleep?

Anxiety/ Stress/ Depression

Caffeine

Blue light

Sleep environment

Partner snoring

Pain

Insomnia

Daytime sleeping

What can we do to improve our sleep?

Stick to a bedtime routine

Limit technology before bed

Avoid stimulants (caffeine/ alcohol)

Exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime

Essential oils

Relaxing

Keep cool

Eat earlier

Write down worries/ Keep a sleep diary