How To Get Adequate Rest And Relaxation

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How to Get Adequate Rest and Relaxation
Practice some R R for your Emotional Well being

Relaxation
Helps your body unwind and de stress Benefits of relaxing
Decreases muscle tension Lowers blood pressure Slows rate of breathing Better sleep More energy Smoother emotions less anger crying frustration
Information courtesy of heartofhealth com

Meditation or prayer
Closing your eyes and calming your mind are ways to slow down a fast paced life This restorative exercise gives your mind a break just like your body needs a break sometimes

Healthy Relaxatio n Techniqu es

Yoga or Tai Chi
These exercises coordinate breathing and stretching

Mindful Relaxation

Campus Relaxation Resources CAPS

Peaceful experiential exercises Mindful relaxation is a drop in educational workshop series We practice mindful walking relaxation through guided imagery tactile mindfulness progressive muscle relaxation and more Leader Natalie Rice Thorp Ph D 858 5343875

Wellness and Relaxation 101
Approaching wellness from a holistic perspective this blends practices from ancient traditions with the knowledge of contemporary science We will promote relaxation have the chance to develop inner tools using breath body awareness meditation and principles of gentle yoga to enhance functioning in your daily life

Sleeping helps your brain process what it took in that day
Also a good reason to sleep before a big test

Rest

Benefits of rest
Improves mood
Denying your body of sleep makes it grumpy

More energy Allows for your body to repair itself
If a person doesn t get adequate sleep they tend to be more prone to sickness

Rest Sleep
Sleep goal each night 7 9 hours Ways to get a restorative night s sleep
Go to bed and wake at the same time each day Aim for 7 9 hours of sleep Make your bedroom a quiet dark place

Need a Place to Nap on Campus

LiveWell UC San Diego has videos on YouTube with the best places to nap on campus

Also look for the UCSD Nap Map on Google or at wellness ucsd edu

Trouble Sleeping

If you are having a hard time sleeping here are some tips that might help
Avoid activities besides sleeping on your bed
If you study in bed it may be hard for your brain to disassociate the bed from study time

Avoid caffeine late in the day
Caffeine has a life of 6 hours so if you drink a soda at 5pm half of it is still in your system at 11pm

Insomnia Workshops

Campus Rest Resources CAPS

Are you longing for a good night s sleep If so you are invited to participate in the Insomnia Workshops Here you can learn about the nature and causes of insomnia receive concrete suggestions on how to improve sleep and receive referrals for additional resources Workshops include two 90 minute sessions Leader Karla Materna Ph D 858 5343755