Operation Oxygen Mask Week 5: Sleep #2

Today, for round 2 of our focus on sleep, we have some great ideas for creating a relaxing bedtime routine. We often want a quick fix to sleeping better or having more energy in the daytime, but this is one of many situations in which taking the time to really care for yourself will have a much greater impact than a quick fix like a sleeping pill or overdoing it on the caffeine. A good bedtime routine doesn’t have to take much time, and it should be something that you enjoy doing. See the slide below or attached.

Also, I am very excited to announce that we now have a facebook page! You will be able to find each weekly activity posted there as we go along, and to share as you make your way through this wellness journey. So share a picture of your favorite bedtime tea or a link to a relaxing bedtime meditation – just don’t do it right before bed. It’s a private group, just for La Familia employees, so please don’t share the link with patients or friends outside of the group. You can search “LFMC OOM” or click this link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1007739492999198/?ref=share

A big thanks to Selina for setting this up!!

RESOURCES

Nonpharmacologic Management of Chronic Insomnia

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1215/p1058.html

Healthy Sleep In Adults

https://www.thoracic.org/patients/patient-resources/resources/healthy-sleep-in-adults.pdf

Sleep Hygiene for Children

https://www.choc.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Sleep-Hygiene-Children-Handout.pdf