SLEEP HOW TO GET SOME ZZZS Our brain

SLEEP HOW TO GET SOME ZZZS

Our brain needs sleep. Our brains reset while we sleep. Sleep helps us stay focused during the daytime. * Without sleep, we can’t solve problems effectively. When we sleep, we cleanse our brains of toxins that build up during the waking period. We create and consolidate memories whilst we sleep. Creativity grows while we sleep. * (theconversation. com, 2017) WE NEED SLEEP!

OUR BODIES AND SLEEP • While we sleep, our heart rate decreases • Sleep causes our breathing rates to slow down • When we sleep, blood pressure lessens • Our bodies become cooler in temperature as well • We cannot move during REM sleep • We grow when we sleep (children and teenagers) • Our hunger hormones are structured during sleep • Muscles and tissue are repaired while we sleep • We basically just relax and restore during sleep This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

SLEEP PARALYSIS • Feels like you can’t move, though you are awake • Usually happens when you are almost asleep or almost awake • Happens to most people • Sleep deprived people are most likely to experience this phenomenon This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

SLEEP AND EXERCISE • Not exercising can makes you more sleepy • Less time sitting during the day helps you sleep • When we exercise we are able to sleep better • Though exercise helps you sleep, it is not a good idea to exercise right before sleep This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND • Not exercising can cause sleep apnea

HOW TO PREPARE FOR SLEEP Go to bed at the same time every night Wind down before you go to bed Have a routine every night before going to sleep Make it a habit This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA

GOODNIGHT!!!! Now go get some sleep!