Think about how you feel when you don’t get enough sleep. You feel tired, you can’t think very well, and you may get angry easily.
Sleep helps keep you healthy. When you sleep, your muscles rest. So does your brain.
People who get enough sleep each night are able to think more clearly. They do not make as many mistakes as people who do not get a good night’s sleep. And they may react more quickly.
People who get enough sleep night after night also are better able to fight off diseases. They do not get as many colds and other illnesses as people who are always tired.
The best way to get a good night’s sleep is to go to bed at the same time each night and wake up at the same time each morning. While you may want to sleep late on weekends, try not to. Oversleeping can keep you awake the next night.
The next time it’s bedtime, give your brain a treat. Go to bed on time, and give it the rest it deserves.
If you have trouble falling asleep– or simply do not want to go to bed– try these ideas to make bedtime a good time:
- Listen to a book or soft music on a CD.
- Imagine yourself in your favourite place.
- Think about what you did today, and what you will do tomorrow.
- Imagine sheep jumping over a fence one by one. Count each sheep as it jumps.
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