MHM86.pdf

11/16/23, 11:08 AM Realizeit for Student Sleep Hygiene Measures Establish a regular schedule for going to bed and arising. Avoid sleep deprivation, and the desire to “catch up” by excessive sleeping. Do not eat large meals before bedtime; however, a light snack is permissible, even helpful. Avoid...

11/16/23, 11:08 AM Realizeit for Student Sleep Hygiene Measures Establish a regular schedule for going to bed and arising. Avoid sleep deprivation, and the desire to “catch up” by excessive sleeping. Do not eat large meals before bedtime; however, a light snack is permissible, even helpful. Avoid daytime naps, unless necessitated by advanced age or physical condition. Exercise daily, particularly in the late afternoon or early evening, as exercise before retiring may interfere with sleep. Minimize or eliminate caffeine and nicotine ingestion. Do not look at the clock while lying in bed. Keep the temperature in the bedroom slightly cool. Do not drink alcohol in an attempt to sleep; it will worsen sleep disturbances and produce poor-quality sleep. Do not use the bed for reading, working, watching television, and so forth. If you are worried about something, try writing it down on paper and assigning a designated time to deal with it—then, let it go. Soft music, relaxation tapes, or “white noise” may be helpful; experiment with different methods to find those that are beneficial for you. https://herzing.realizeithome.com/RealizeitApp/Student.aspx?Token=0Dn26kXyU%2f6F5gOCz4%2f2IfXgL26npJPT22aAWsq08u6Npe56xgiyh8MpUasnCQGXnd… 1/1