SleepWell® Program

SleepWell® Program Week 2 Bed 1. Have a Comfortable Bed *  To soften the mattress, use a mattress topper that adds a layer of cushion or support for less than the cost of a mattress. *  To firm the mattress, add a board between the box springs and mattress for a firmer support layer. *  […]

SleepWell® Program Week 5 Plan blocks of time to be with family and friends. Plan moments of closeness with your partner and/or children. *  Eat meals together. *  Do physical activities together. Walk after dinner. Go to a park as a couple or as a family. *  Play board games together. *  Let your kids

SleepWell® Program Week 1 Getting enough sleep helps you maintain good health and function your best during the day. Click on the image below to download your sleep enhancement questionnaire. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine

SleepWell® Program Week 3 Your mind is very powerful. How you link things affects how you behave in a particular situation. When you walk into a dark room, you probably look for a light switch. When you always watch TV in bed a lot, you probably reach for the remote as soon as you go

SleepWell® Program Week 3 Hitting Snooze Hurts Sleep Your body prepares to wake up before your alarm goes off. Hormones that make you feel alert increase in the body. When you first wake up you may still feel groggy and hit the snooze button. Confused, your body releases sleep-promoting hormones. Getting out of bed becomes

SleepWell® Program Week 5 Discuss your sleep needs with people you live with. They need to understand your schedule and what you are doing to improve your sleep. *  Post a calendar with your work schedule. *  Include your sleeping hours on the calendar. *  Share what you have learned about creating a healthy sleep

SleepWell® Program Week 4 Stress is linked to more than 50 percent of all sleep-related problems. You face stressors daily. Common examples are work and family demands, traffic jams, and health problems. Some stress helps you to be more productive. Too much or chronic stress can cause damage to your body. High stress levels can

SleepWell® Program Week 6 Continue to make sleep a priority. Assess your energy and make adjustments to your lifestyle and sleep habits as needed. Practice relaxation and stress management techniques. Return to each week’s activities and suggestions regularly. The more tools you use, the more you will understand what works for you. Improving your sleep

SleepWell® Program Week 4 Step back and look at your worries from an outsider’s point of view. Imagine how others might handle these issues. You can also use this technique to look at your job or family duties. Ask yourself these questions: *  What can I expect of myself in this situation? *  Are my

SleepWell® Program Week 6 Others may notice you have more energy during the day. They may know it is because you are sleeping better and changing other lifestyle factors. As with any personal change, how much you talk about it is up to you. When you talk about changes you have made, use “I messages.”