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AUGUST AWARENESS
SLEEP
What is sleep?
A repeated state of relaxation and reduced, unresponsive awareness
It helps to repair and restore our brains and bodies, and is vital for maintaining good mental health
Sleep affects our ability to use language, sustain attention, understand what we are reading and hearing
If our sleep is poor, our performance, mood, and interpersonal relationships can be affected
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Good sleep doesn’t just mean lots of sleep: it means the right kind of sleep
So what can I do to get the right kind of sleep?
Maintain a regular sleep routine
Keep active
Avoid tea and coffee, or foods high in sugar, in the evenings
No naps X
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Where you sleep also influences how you sleep
Ensure that you don’t use technology 2 hours before you sleep
Keep the bedroom temperature cool
Keep the bedroom as dark as possible
Reduce noise levels where possible X
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If you do wake up unexpectedly:
Avoid checking the time
Don’t smoke
Leave the bedroom, have a warm drink or read a book until you feel sleepy enough to go back to bed
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