Physical Activity and Sleep
by Admin
Posted on 05-07-2023 03:17 PM
How much sleep you need depends on your age, physical activity levels, and general
health
. Children and teenagers need 9–10 hours of sleep a night. Younger children tend to go to sleep earlier and wake earlier. As children grow into teenagers, they seem to get tired later and sleep in later. Adults need around 8 hours sleep each night. We tend to need less sleep, as we get older. These are some general guidelines. If you (or your children) are tired during the day, you may need more sleep.
Develop healthy physical habits. Healthy eating, physical activity, and regular sleep can improve your physical and mental health. Take time for yourself each day. Notice the good moments. Do something you enjoy. Look at problems from different angles. Think of challenging situations as growth opportunities. Learn from your mistakes. Try to see the positive side of things. Practice gratitude. Take time to note things to be thankful for each day. Explore your beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life. Think about how to guide your life by the principles important to you. Tap into social connections and community. Surround yourself with positive, healthy people.
Regular physical activity can help promote better sleep since it helps exhaust our bodies, making it easier to rest when the time comes. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, but avoid doing it too close to bedtime as it might make falling asleep more difficult.
How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Mental Health
We all have our reasons for sleepless nights once in a while, and in these cases, while making sure to prioritize your sleep again is the best solution, it's not always an immediate possibility.
Here are some of the healthiest and most effective ways to power through and compensate for any mental glitches that come with occasional sleep deprivation. But don't rely on these tips as an excuse to skimp on sleep! they're temporary bandages, not the final fix for sleepiness.
Sleep impacts a child’s mental health including feelings and stress levels. Get simple routines and habits that can help your child get enough sleep.
When you think of a toddler who missed a nap, what do you picture? crying, tantrums, meltdowns. What about a teenager who stayed up past midnight and then woke up for school before the sun rose? you’d prepare for a day of irritability and mood swings beyond the typical “teenage angst. ”clearly, inadequate sleep impacts mood and behavior. While a night or two of poor sleep may simply lead to problems the next day, chronic sleep deprivation can actually increase the risk of mental health problems in children and adolescents. Research has found persistent sleep problems in preschool and school-aged children increases the risk of developing anxiety and depression as teenagers and adults.