Wan an!
I'm Wellbeing Wendi.
Caring for our mood and mental wellbeing is important, including getting enough rest! I find it tricky to focus in class, but it's harder when I'm tired. Let's get 9-12 hours sleep every night.
Getting enough sleep every night helps you
Restore your energy, letting you feel awake and energised during the day
Reduce your stress and help you be in a good mood
Focus in class and gives your brain time to process the learning you've done during the day
Grow and be a healthy weight, as sleep affects your growth and hunger hormones
Get sick less often, as sleep helps your immune system work properly
Tips for getting enough sleep
Create the right environment for sleep - make sure your room is quiet, dark and the right temperature
Don't use any screens (e.g. phone, tablet, laptop or TV) at least an hour before bed
Have a consistent bedtime routine (e.g. reading before bed)
Try guided sleep meditation or some mindfullness techniques
Check out these 2 in 1 ideas that help you sleep well!
Get two challenges ticked off at once!
Engage your brain
Try a family board game like scrabble before heading to bed
Engage your brain
Reading in bed helps you prepare for sleeping
Engage your brain
Listen to an informative podcast before going to sleep
Get active
Regular exercise can help you go to sleep (but not within 90 minutes of going to bed)
Other ways to improve your mental wellbeing
Connect with other people, such as by helping them out (check out Helpful Helena's ideas!)
Focus on the present moment instead of the past or the future (mindfullness)
Be active physically (check out Sporty Safiya's suggestions!)
Learn something new that you enjoy (check out Bright Bayode's page!)
You can always seek help from others including your parents, school teachers and counsellors or helplines (see links below)
Helpful links
Every mind matters has useful information about taking care of your mental health and wellbeing
Sparklers is a free wellbeing toolkit for primary school students
Childline resource and helpline for the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people. There is a UK and an Irish version
Kidshelpline is an Australian resource and helpline for the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people