Healthy Habits, Month 5: Rest Up 

Do you get enough sleep and feel tired throughout the day? Do you rely on naps that disrupt your sleep schedule? In May, focus on resting! Sleep is a vital part of living a healthy lifestyle. It is easy to stay up late or nap during the day, but ultimately leads to grogginess or sleep deprivation.   

With the new healthy habits you’ve built, your body is doing so much! With a proper sleep schedule, your body will be able to recuperate and keep you going strong.  

Enough sleep can 

• Reduce the risk of illnesses 
• Reduce stress 
• Help you focus 
• Aid in weight loss 

Sleep Log

Getting enough sleep is important, but getting quality sleep is crucial. This month, focus on these three pointers:   

Set a routine. Your body operates on a regular sleep routine. If you are not consistent with your sleep habits, you might have trouble falling asleep or feel tired throughout the day. Make sure you are going to bed and waking up around the same time every day! 

Avoid napping. A quick nap can be a great way to feel rejuvenated during the day, but a cycle of long naps can disrupt your sleep schedule. Make sure you keep your naps under 20 minutes and avoid napping late in the day! 

Put down your phone. Using screens within the hour before sleep can affect your melatonin levels. Avoiding screen time before bed can help you fall asleep faster as well as sleep heavier. 

Doctors recommend 7-9 hours of sleep per night for adults. That’s why we’ve provided a Healthy Habits sleep tracker! Make sure you use this sheet to ensure you are keeping it consistent! 

For more pointers, check out this link to YMCA 360: 

https://ymca360.org/categories/1537/videos/1544

May Healthy Habits Tracker