Sleeping Enough?

Questions to Ask Yourself…

• Do you have problems staying awake doing routine tasks?
• Have you almost fallen asleep while driving?
• Do you nap more than once a day?
• Do you feel tired when you wake up?
• Does it take you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep?
• Do you have “creeping, crawling feelings” in the legs when falling asleep?
• Do you or your bed partner complain of loud snoring, gasping, choking, or do you ever stop breathing?

Tips to a good night’s (or days) sleep…

• Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, and chocolate) & nicotine.
• Avoid alcohol
• Exercise
• Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime.
• Soak in hot water before bedtime.
• Establish regular bedtime & wake schedule.
• Make your bed comfortable.
• Use your bed only for sleep & intimate behavior.
• Avoid reading books, watching TV or stimulating activities 1 hour prior to bedtime.
• Use relaxation techniques (breathing, exercises, and meditation).
• Keep the room quiet.

Tips for a good day’s sleep while working NIGHTS…

• Eat largest meal when you wake up.
• Eat healthy foods, avoid junk food.
• Avoid fatty foods toward the end of the shift. A fat, heavy meal takes 8 hours to digest.
• Have caffeinated beverages before or early in your shift.