Health Promotion

Hello everyone,

We hope this email finds you well!! Please see below for all the workshops, events, and challenges that will be offered from Health Promotion this month.

 

With the (hopefully) warmer weather coming in April, it means wanting and needing more energy as the outdoor activity season ramps up.  With this in mind, the April Wellness Challenge will be focused on the importance of getting enough quality sleep to keep us active and healthy.  Quality sleep is essential for overall health, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and the prevention of chronic diseases.  The goal is to consistently track the number of hours you are sleeping each night, with the goal of getting 7 hours minimum. Remember, we are not looking for perfection, track as many days as you are able.  Participation draws will be made after that month’s tracking period ends.  You have until May 5 to finish tracking the days you achieved 7 hours of sleep.  Please use the link to register for the challenge 17-wing-wellness-challenge.

 

Quality sleep refers to the restorative and rejuvenating sleep that allows the body and mind to recover from daily stressors. You can self-assess by asking yourself (the questions below) RU SATED?

 

Regularity: Do you go to bed and get up at the same time?

Satisfaction: Are you satisfied with the quality of your sleep?

Alertness: Do you stay awake all day without dozing?

Timing: Are you asleep between 2am and 4am?

Efficiency: Do you spend less than 30 min awake at night?

Duration: Do you sleep between 7 and 9 hours per day?

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Upcoming Courses/Briefings/Events (posters and registration in links)