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I commit to go to bed by 10:30 Pm when I work the next day. And 11:30 Pm when I am off the next day. I will advocate for myself to my family to free me of any responsibilities late at night. I commit to complete simple self care routine before bed.
I commit to establishing a consistent sleep schedule where I will be in bed by 10:30 every night for the next 30 days.
I will commit to getting at least 8 hours of sleep at night.
I will develop and practice a sleep schedule that enables openness for healthier emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to improve my overall health
I will increase my average nightly hours of sleep to at least 7 by starting a nightly sleep hygiene routine that will begin one hour before my self assigned bedtime.
I will take 15 minutes each day to enjoy quiet meditation.
I wish to get 8 hours of sleep. I have not been able to easily drift into sleep lately. I am a nursing student and still trying to get used to online learning. I could cut down on screen time before bed. I could take a hot shower before bed and sip some tea. My goal is to sleep at 9 and wake up at 5 in the morning!
I just started nursing school and this year has not been easy. Sometimes I just end up staying up because after the busy day I wont feel satisfied if I dont get some time to play game or watch tv. I need to sleep and I'll prioritize other things. I commit to put an alarm at 10:00 to do a nighttime routine during the workweek. This way I can sleep better and function ...
I will sleep 7 or more hours daily. I will meditate and do deep breathing at least twice daily.
While in school I did not get a lot of sleep, so I never felt fully rested while in class. For work, I strive to get a full night of sleep to provide the best patient care I can. Also so I can feel fresh, and fully rested.
I will sleep for 8 hours continuously in every 24 hour period.
I am committed to creating a better sleep routine, with a regular wind down and bedtime.
I'm pledging to take sleep more seriously. Sounds kind of funny, but I've always had trouble falling and staying asleep. I'm going to begin a nighttime routine where I'm off my phone at least one hour before bedtime, don't eat a big meal anytime close to bedtime and try to get to bed the same time each night for at least a week.
I am committing to finding a way to get 8 hours of sleep each night.
I am making a commitment to get at least 7 hours of sleep in every night.
I am making a commitment to start a bedtime routine. I am going to turn off electronics at 2145, take a hot shower, and go to bed by 2215 every night so I can get up at 0545 and sleep well.
I have a busy lifestyle with working 2 jobs, attending sports activities for my sons, working out etc. I need to get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep per day.
My smart goal is to go to bed everyday this week by 8:30 pm and wake up at the same time every morning for the month of January. I want to get a full 8 hours of sleep every night for four weeks.
I will turn off TV and electronics at 10 pm to go to sleep
I plan to sleep 8 hours every night (or day when I work a night shift) to keep my body healthy with sufficient rest.
I commit to getting at least 8 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period for the next two weeks
I plan to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night
I commit to getting at least seven hours of sleep at least four times per week.
As a nursing student, I find myself not taking the time to care for my mind, body, and spirit. I make too many commitments and spend hours and hours studying and preparing for classes and exams. I am mentally and emotionally exhausted. As part of the commitment to Healthy Nurses Healthy Nation, I want to take more time to rest and recharge. My goal is to ...
I am going to commit to getting at least 7 hours of sleep/night at least 5 days a week.
I need to get to bed earlier and stay there more leisurely in the morning.
For years I have lived with poor sleep: light sleep, snoring, waking up in the wee hours, sometimes struggling to get to sleep at the beginning of the night. I take herbal supplements to get myself to sleep. I am now using a CPAP machine to address the snoring. I have a night time routine. Still, the best I can manage on most nights is around 6 hours of sound ...
I plan to make more time for myself to rest and go to bed at reasonable time- 10:30- 11pm
I will go to bed when I am tired and try for 7-8 hours of sleep
I will go to bed 15 minutes early when I work the next day for the next 3 months
I commit to 7 hours of sleep per day! I also would like to limit my naps to 30 minutes or less (3x/week max), as longer naps may disturb my ability to sleep throughout the night. Ideally, I would like to have a sleep schedule that is consistent Sunday-Saturday, regardless if I'm working in the hospital that day or not (may fluctuate by an hour between bed ...
I will rest at least 3 nights out of a week versus going some place.
I am committing to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. More sleep = healthier self!
Resolve to get in bed to sleep. Not sleep on the couch.
I commit to getting atleast 7 hours of quality sleep during the work week and turning off any technology at bedtime to allow my mind to shut off. If need to winddown, will pick up a book.
Im going to try to make it a habit to go to bed earlier every night and increase the amount of hours I sleep at night from 6 to 9 hrs.
I will extend my hours of sleep by 1 additional hours-totaling 6 hours a day. I plan to make these changes by: * dimming the lights 45 minutes prior to sleep *eating dinner before 8pm for proper digestion before sleep * preparing things for the following day in earlier part of the evening to lower stress and increase rest.
I promise to get more than 5 hours of sleep per 24 hour period.
I am making an asserted effort to increase the amount of sleep that I get on a daily basis to at least 6 hours a day.
Take less naps, go to bed earlier and wake up earlier.
I will commit to going to bed at an earlier time, and sleeping for at least 8 hours a night.
I will prioritize my sleep in order to get the recommended 7-9 hours a night so that I can give my best each day. This will take better planning and staying on top of assignments so that I can go to sleep and wake up at decent hours.
I will try to adhere to a better and much needed sleep schedule. Adults need to have at least 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
I will commit to setting a bedtime and sticking to it, so that I can get 7-8 hrs of sleep per night.
I commit to getting a minimum of 8 hours of sleep every night!
I have always been a workaholic and I do an average of 60-70 hours of work every week. I plan to devote balance my time properly so my body and mind can have adequate rest. #healthynurse
As a mom, nursing student, and PCT, there is always something to do before bed. I would like to work on a better sleep schedule. Go up to bed at 9pm, read until 10pm, and get up at either 5am or 6am everyday.
I will commit to a more regular evening routine and morning wake up routine.
As a college student, it is often hard to get to bed at a reasonable hour. I want to focus on getting to bed between 10-11:30 pm and waking up around 6:30-7 am everyday to establish a normal sleep routine.
I commit to adding one hour of sleep to my life. I will allow a full 6 hours of rest without the feeling of guilt as a start to regaining a healthier me. Vanessa N.
Working night shift, it is often hard to fall asleep and hard to stay asleep in the morning. I will attempt measures to help me fall asleep faster, and measures that will help me sleep better/longer. Things I can change to help my sleep include: things I eat, activities I do before bed, de-stressing after work, and comfort measures. I can't wait to see if ...
My current sleep patterns are erratic. I have no difficulty falling asleep, it is a struggle for me to get to bed. My husband and I enjoy cooking, cleaning, conversation, listening to our adult children's days have gone, etc. which is wonderful but on days that I work, our evening at home often begins at 8pm. It is not uncommon for us to be walking our dog ...
I commit to getting better rest and making a regular rest schedule. I plan to go to bed and wake up at a similar time each day and not take naps longer than 1 hour.
I never sleep!! In order to provide optimum care for my patients and myself, I commit to getting 6 hours of sleep every night to improve my mood and performance at my job, in school, and in my interactions with others.
I am going to rest more and let my body have time to slow down when needed
My commitment is to get more rest, to be better able to focus on myself, my family, and my career.
I would like to be more proactive and get more sleep throughout the night so that I do not feel like one the days I am off that I need an afternoon nap.
I will aim to be in bed by 10pm on my nights off work
I commit to increasing my bedtime resting period and getting quality sleep/rest.
I would like to improve my sleep to 7 hours per night.
Use aids to sleep on the days when it is hard, good days sleep means less eating, energy to exercise, clear mind and less irritability. Lost 6 pounds already.
Commit to making sleep time a high priority -- in bed, lights out by 11 pm 5 nights a week.
I will be in bed, lights out, for at least 7 hours per night, at least 5 nights per week. And will nap when my granddaughter naps, at least once per week.
I commit to going to bed earlier to get more sleep!
I'm committed to increasing time and quality of rest to more than 4 hours/night and learning relaxation techniques
Decrease computer time and try to get at least 8 hours of sleep.
I will get to bed ready to sleep by 10:00pm 4 nights a week.
I commit to working on getting more rest and sleep. I commit to working on relaxation techniques to improve my quality of sleep.
I commit to making more time for rest which means not over extending myself doing other projects during time I am able to rest
Commit to a set time to prepare for bed. Preparing for bed entails washing face, brushing teeth, face care, changing clothes and taking insulin and other nighttime meds.
I aim to have a more regimented sleep schedule to allow for 7-8 hours of sleep nightly.
To be more consistent with 7 hours of sleep every day
Hello everyone! I am new to this community and desire to reflect on the upcoming Holiday season and the knowledge that it is okay to "not do it all". Saying No, staying home occasionally and ensuring adequate rest is healthy and should be acceptable! I commit to listening to my mind/body/self and knowing that is OK to say no to an event or gathering if I ...
I plan to learn mindfulness in order to sleep better more consistently.
I will try to get more rest during my 12 hour shifts.
I am committing to getting 7-9 hours of sleep a day
I plan to sleep 7-9 hours per night on my off days
Commit to increase sleep to 6-7 hrs per night
I commit to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep instead of 6 to 7
Increase average sleep time to seven hours per night.
Plan to rest 7 hours per night as evidenced through fob bit tracking. The nights I do get 7 hours of sleep I am mentally more alert.
I need to quit smoking and learn to take more time for me!!!!!!
Setting a routine helps me stay on track so with building a better nights sleep I decided on the following: In order to be asleep by 11pm at the latest, my goal is to wrap up my evening routines (taking care of pets, clearing the kitchen & setting dishwasher, wrapping up any emails) by 9pm. That leaves me from 9pm-10pm to fit in some stretches, a shower/bath ...
I will aim for at least 7 hours of sleep per night by being in the bed by 10pm
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