AdoptSleepRitualsGet into good sleephabits before bedincluding stretching,breathing, DMR,lowering lights anddiscontinuingelectronic use.Eatregularlythroughoutthe day.A broad rangeof vitaminsand mineralsis helpful tosleep.LimitNapsAvoid naps duringthe day to makesure you are tiredat night. Limit napsto 30 minutes andbefore 3pm.RoomisQuietWhite noisecan be helpful,but too muchnoise caninterrupt restfulsleep.Avoidcaffeineafter 2pmCaffeinepromoteswakefulness byblockingadenosine,preventing sleep.Stage 2:Light (10-25minutes)Heartbeat,breathing, andbrain activity sloweven more.Muscles continueto relax and bodytemp drops.BeConsistentGo to bed andwake up at thesame timeevery day, evenon weekends.Cooltemperaturein the RoomThe idealsleepingtemperature65*-68* forthermoregulation.RelaxationTechniquesSuch asDMR andRC can helpinducesleep!AvoidSubstancesAvoid substanceslike caffeine andnicotine,particularly in theafternoon beforebed,Stage 1:Lighteststage (1-7minutes)Heartbeat,breathing andeye movementsslow. Musclesrelax, and brainwaves slow.Get upand tryAgainIf after 20 minutesyou are stillawake, get up andengage in a boringor calming activityuntil sleepy.ExerciseRegularexercise canhelp with sleep,lower anxietyand improvemood.SleepwhenSleepyOnly sleepwhen tired soyou don't spendtoo much timein awake inbed.JournalThoughtsIf stuck in worrymode, writethoughts down asa way of puttingthem aside untilmorning.AvoidheavyfoodsHeavy or sugaryfoods nearbedtime candisrupt the body'snatural rhythm. Trya light snackinstead!GetsunlightEverydaySunlighthelps to resetthe body'sbiologicalclock.Stage 4:REM (20-40minutes)Eyes move rapidlyfrom side to side,breathing speedsup, heart rateincreases, bloodpressureincreases.Sleepin BedThe brain can b etrained toassociate bedwith sleeping.Avoid doing otheractivities in bed.StrategicPlacementof ClockLimit clockwatching byplacing alarmclock outside ofroom orsomewhere youcan't see it.LowertheLightsRoom lightingsignificantlyimpacts melatoninproduction, whichcan interfere withsleep qualtity.Stage 3:Deep Sleep(20-40minutes)Heartbeat andbreathing slow tolowest levels theywill reach, musclesstay relaxed andbrain waves sloweven more.Limitexposureto bluelightCut out electronicsat least 30 minutesbefore bed, or wearblue light glasses.Blue light tricks thebrain into thinkingit's daytime.EatRightEating abalanceddiet canimprovesleep quality.AdoptSleepRitualsGet into good sleephabits before bedincluding stretching,breathing, DMR,lowering lights anddiscontinuingelectronic use.Eatregularlythroughoutthe day.A broad rangeof vitaminsand mineralsis helpful tosleep.LimitNapsAvoid naps duringthe day to makesure you are tiredat night. Limit napsto 30 minutes andbefore 3pm.RoomisQuietWhite noisecan be helpful,but too muchnoise caninterrupt restfulsleep.Avoidcaffeineafter 2pmCaffeinepromoteswakefulness byblockingadenosine,preventing sleep.Stage 2:Light (10-25minutes)Heartbeat,breathing, andbrain activity sloweven more.Muscles continueto relax and bodytemp drops.BeConsistentGo to bed andwake up at thesame timeevery day, evenon weekends.Cooltemperaturein the RoomThe idealsleepingtemperature65*-68* forthermoregulation.RelaxationTechniquesSuch asDMR andRC can helpinducesleep!AvoidSubstancesAvoid substanceslike caffeine andnicotine,particularly in theafternoon beforebed,Stage 1:Lighteststage (1-7minutes)Heartbeat,breathing andeye movementsslow. Musclesrelax, and brainwaves slow.Get upand tryAgainIf after 20 minutesyou are stillawake, get up andengage in a boringor calming activityuntil sleepy.ExerciseRegularexercise canhelp with sleep,lower anxietyand improvemood.SleepwhenSleepyOnly sleepwhen tired soyou don't spendtoo much timein awake inbed.JournalThoughtsIf stuck in worrymode, writethoughts down asa way of puttingthem aside untilmorning.AvoidheavyfoodsHeavy or sugaryfoods nearbedtime candisrupt the body'snatural rhythm. Trya light snackinstead!GetsunlightEverydaySunlighthelps to resetthe body'sbiologicalclock.Stage 4:REM (20-40minutes)Eyes move rapidlyfrom side to side,breathing speedsup, heart rateincreases, bloodpressureincreases.Sleepin BedThe brain can b etrained toassociate bedwith sleeping.Avoid doing otheractivities in bed.StrategicPlacementof ClockLimit clockwatching byplacing alarmclock outside ofroom orsomewhere youcan't see it.LowertheLightsRoom lightingsignificantlyimpacts melatoninproduction, whichcan interfere withsleep qualtity.Stage 3:Deep Sleep(20-40minutes)Heartbeat andbreathing slow tolowest levels theywill reach, musclesstay relaxed andbrain waves sloweven more.Limitexposureto bluelightCut out electronicsat least 30 minutesbefore bed, or wearblue light glasses.Blue light tricks thebrain into thinkingit's daytime.EatRightEating abalanceddiet canimprovesleep quality.

Improving Your Sleep Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Get into good sleep habits before bed including stretching, breathing, DMR, lowering lights and discontinuing electronic use.
    Adopt Sleep Rituals
  2. A broad range of vitamins and minerals is helpful to sleep.
    Eat regularly throughout the day.
  3. Avoid naps during the day to make sure you are tired at night. Limit naps to 30 minutes and before 3pm.
    Limit Naps
  4. White noise can be helpful, but too much noise can interrupt restful sleep.
    Room is Quiet
  5. Caffeine promotes wakefulness by blocking adenosine, preventing sleep.
    Avoid caffeine after 2pm
  6. Heartbeat, breathing, and brain activity slow even more. Muscles continue to relax and body temp drops.
    Stage 2: Light (10-25 minutes)
  7. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.
    Be Consistent
  8. The ideal sleeping temperature 65*-68* for thermoregulation.
    Cool temperature in the Room
  9. Such as DMR and RC can help induce sleep!
    Relaxation Techniques
  10. Avoid substances like caffeine and nicotine, particularly in the afternoon before bed,
    Avoid Substances
  11. Heartbeat, breathing and eye movements slow. Muscles relax, and brain waves slow.
    Stage 1: Lightest stage (1-7 minutes)
  12. If after 20 minutes you are still awake, get up and engage in a boring or calming activity until sleepy.
    Get up and try Again
  13. Regular exercise can help with sleep, lower anxiety and improve mood.
    Exercise
  14. Only sleep when tired so you don't spend too much time in awake in bed.
    Sleep when Sleepy
  15. If stuck in worry mode, write thoughts down as a way of putting them aside until morning.
    Journal Thoughts
  16. Heavy or sugary foods near bedtime can disrupt the body's natural rhythm. Try a light snack instead!
    Avoid heavy foods
  17. Sunlight helps to reset the body's biological clock.
    Get sunlight Everyday
  18. Eyes move rapidly from side to side, breathing speeds up, heart rate increases, blood pressure increases.
    Stage 4: REM (20-40 minutes)
  19. The brain can b e trained to associate bed with sleeping. Avoid doing other activities in bed.
    Sleep in Bed
  20. Limit clock watching by placing alarm clock outside of room or somewhere you can't see it.
    Strategic Placement of Clock
  21. Room lighting significantly impacts melatonin production, which can interfere with sleep qualtity.
    Lower the Lights
  22. Heartbeat and breathing slow to lowest levels they will reach, muscles stay relaxed and brain waves slow even more.
    Stage 3: Deep Sleep (20-40 minutes)
  23. Cut out electronics at least 30 minutes before bed, or wear blue light glasses. Blue light tricks the brain into thinking it's daytime.
    Limit exposure to blue light
  24. Eating a balanced diet can improve sleep quality.
    Eat Right