March 2020 Newsletter

National Sleep Foundation - www.sleepfoundation.org MARCH 8-14 Nighthawk Wellness SLEEP AWARENESS WEEK LET'S CELEBRATE SLEEP HEALTH BY PRIORITIZING SLEEP & IMPROVING OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. TRY TO STAY CONSISTENT WITH THESE SLEEP PRACTICES Stick to a sleep schedule. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. If you have trouble sleeping, avoid naps, especially in the afternoon Exercise daily. Design your sleep environment to establish the conditions you need for sleep. Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening Wind down. Avoid electronics before bed. If you can't sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. If you’re still having trouble sleeping, don’t hesitate to speak with your doctor or to find a sleep professional. You may also benefit from recording your sleep in a Sleep Diary to help you better evaluate common patterns or issues you may see with your sleep or sleeping habits. HEALTHY SLEEP HABITS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE AND OVER ALL WELL-BEING. 4