"Sleep gives your body a rest and allows it to prepare for the next day."
Source: kidshealth.org |
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Your sleeping patterns affect your:
- mood - behavior - anxiety levels "Inadequate sleep also can take a toll on psychological well-being, significantly affecting our emotional and psychosocial interpretation of events and exacerbating our stress levels." (Worley, 2018) |
Studies show 2 or more hours of screen time in the evening can seriously disrupt the melatonin surge needed to fall sleep.
In other words - playing video games before bed is not the best way to ensure quality sleep! The same goes for falling asleep on your cell phone. Instead, try: - reading a book - click the link for PJ Library - meditating - taking a bath or shower before bed - relaxing yoga stretches |