Exerciseregularly (butnot too closeto bedtime)Useearplugs ornoise-cancellingdevicesTake a warmshower orbath beforebedWrite downyour worries ora to-do listbefore bed toclear your mindUse calmingscents (e.g.Lavender,chamomile)Keep thebedroomcool andcomfortableListen tocalming musicor naturesounds beforebedGet sunlightexposureduring thedayAvoidcaffeine intheafternoon oreveningAvoidsmoking ornicotineclose tobedtimeCreate abedtimeroutine andstick to itUse the bedonly forsleeping (notwatching TVor phone)Avoid eatingsugarysnacks lateat nightGo to bedat thesame timeevery nightPlan yournext dayinadvanceAvoid heavymeals 2-3hours beforebedtimePracticegratitude bythinking of threegood things thathave happenedduring the dayPractice deepbreathing orrelaxationtechniquesbefore sleepKeep aconsistentwake-uptime, even onweekendsAvoid usingscreens(phones, TV,tablet) one hourbefore bedDon't checkthe clock ifyou wake upduring thenightTry progressivemusclerelaxation whilelying in bedAvoiddrinking lotsof fluids rightbefore bedAvoidnapping formore than20-30 minsper dayTry a relaxingactivity beforebed (e.g.reading, gentlestretching)Exerciseregularly (butnot too closeto bedtime)Useearplugs ornoise-cancellingdevicesTake a warmshower orbath beforebedWrite downyour worries ora to-do listbefore bed toclear your mindUse calmingscents (e.g.Lavender,chamomile)Keep thebedroomcool andcomfortableListen tocalming musicor naturesounds beforebedGet sunlightexposureduring thedayAvoidcaffeine intheafternoon oreveningAvoidsmoking ornicotineclose tobedtimeCreate abedtimeroutine andstick to itUse the bedonly forsleeping (notwatching TVor phone)Avoid eatingsugarysnacks lateat nightGo to bedat thesame timeevery nightPlan yournext dayinadvanceAvoid heavymeals 2-3hours beforebedtimePracticegratitude bythinking of threegood things thathave happenedduring the dayPractice deepbreathing orrelaxationtechniquesbefore sleepKeep aconsistentwake-uptime, even onweekendsAvoid usingscreens(phones, TV,tablet) one hourbefore bedDon't checkthe clock ifyou wake upduring thenightTry progressivemusclerelaxation whilelying in bedAvoiddrinking lotsof fluids rightbefore bedAvoidnapping formore than20-30 minsper dayTry a relaxingactivity beforebed (e.g.reading, gentlestretching)

Sleep Hygiene - 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. Exercise regularly (but not too close to bedtime)
  2. Use earplugs or noise-cancelling devices
  3. Take a warm shower or bath before bed
  4. Write down your worries or a to-do list before bed to clear your mind
  5. Use calming scents (e.g. Lavender, chamomile)
  6. Keep the bedroom cool and comfortable
  7. Listen to calming music or nature sounds before bed
  8. Get sunlight exposure during the day
  9. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon or evening
  10. Avoid smoking or nicotine close to bedtime
  11. Create a bedtime routine and stick to it
  12. Use the bed only for sleeping (not watching TV or phone)
  13. Avoid eating sugary snacks late at night
  14. Go to bed at the same time every night
  15. Plan your next day in advance
  16. Avoid heavy meals 2-3 hours before bedtime
  17. Practice gratitude by thinking of three good things that have happened during the day
  18. Practice deep breathing or relaxation techniques before sleep
  19. Keep a consistent wake-up time, even on weekends
  20. Avoid using screens (phones, TV, tablet) one hour before bed
  21. Don't check the clock if you wake up during the night
  22. Try progressive muscle relaxation while lying in bed
  23. Avoid drinking lots of fluids right before bed
  24. Avoid napping for more than 20-30 mins per day
  25. Try a relaxing activity before bed (e.g. reading, gentle stretching)