June 25
Check in
Improving Sleep
Getting enough sleep can really improve both your physical and mental wellbeing. The benefits of sleep include improvement in memory, higher attention levels, and generally improved academic performance. Plus, you get to feel better rested and ready to tackle whatever the day brings you!
Here are your check in questions for today:
1. Do I feel well rested today? In general?
2. If not, do I need to take a break right now?
Want to read more about sleep? Check out this page by Headspace: Meditation for Sleep.
Tips for better sleep
Sleep Tips for Kids and Teens
When we go to bed, we might suddenly find nothing but random thoughts or worries in our minds. It may because we are no longer caught up the day’s activities, but rather our own thoughts running away from us. Check out this list for tips and techniques specifically for kids and teens for better sleep.
You can also try this worksheet which includes a sleep tracker activity and more tips that may help you.
Stuff to Listen to
Sometimes we face nights, and it feels impossible to fall asleep. Sleep music is one way you can try to fall asleep. There are many different services where you can find it. Here are a few:
15 Podcasts for sleep: this list covers services from stories to fall asleep to, to music, to meditation
Sleep Music by Headspace: listen to sounds of nature among other things to help you fall sleep
Which type of sleep music is best for you? This article recommends classical music, especially for students.
Other Resources
Music to fall asleep to
Content belongs to Headspace: https://www.youtube.com/user/Getsomeheadspace
Stories to fall asleep to
Content Belongs to Casper: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvjxT5R3HviugBbIJQNkToQ