Sleep?? Are you getting enough? 

But First, a little note from Alberta Health! 
If you haven't heard about the AHS “Text4Hope” service you should definitely stick around, read a bit and maybe get signed up!
Today’s message was sleep … something we probably don’t get enough of and I’ll go into some tips here at the end.

The idea came out from a bunch of organizations and foundations to promote Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 

Through a set of daily messages, you receive advice and encouragement helpful in developing healthy personal coping skills and resiliency.Text4Hope is an evidence-based tool that helps people identify and adjust the negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours a pandemic might be expected to provoke.

All you need to do is simply subscribe to receive ongoing supportive content. There is no cost!  
Wanna get signed up? Text COVID19HOPE to 393939

Now …

Zzz, bedtime, snoozin', SLEEP! 

Getting enough sleep is essential for helping a person maintain optimal health and well-being. When it comes to their health, sleep is JUST as vital as regular exercise and eating a balanced diet.

Are you getting enough?

  • Newborns (0–3 months): 14–17 hours
  • Infants (4–12 months): 12–16 hours
  • Toddler (1–2 years): 11–14 hours
  • Preschool (3–5 years): 10–13 hours
  • School age (6–12 years): 9–12 hours
  • Teen (13–18 years): 8–10 hours
  • Adult (18–60 years): 7-plus hours
  • Adult (61–64 years): 7–9 hours
  • Adult (65+ years): 7–8 hours

Oh boy... I’m certainly not

I know it’s a weird time but here are some things a person can do to improve sleep quality are:
-Avoiding sleeping in when you have had enough sleep
-Going to bed around the same time each night
-Spending more time outside and being more active during the day.
-Reducing stress through exercise, therapy, or other means.

In order to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle, you need to ensure sleep is a priority. Lack of sleep can cause you to get sick mentally and physically, so be aware of the symptoms of lack of sleep, and actively work each night to ensure you keep your sleep schedule.

If you want more tips like this...? COVID19HOPE to 393939