Sustain Me Podcast

Episode 3: SLEEP

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  • We are diving into step 3...Sleep!

    • What are the some facts?

    • 8 Hours of sleep is best (7-9)

    • Sleep alkalizes the body.

    • When you are sleeping 7-9 hours a night you get sick less often.

    • Proper sleep helps you stay at a healthy weight.

    • It lowers risk of serious health problems like diabetes and heart


      • Apply the A’s

      • Attainable (capable of being done or carried out)

        • Watch sunset
          • Grounding
            • No blue light 30 min - 1 hour before bed
              • Dark, cool room
              • Chamomile, lavender, magnesium.


                • Affordable (inexpensive, and reasonably priced)

              • Watch sunset - free

              • No blue light 30 min to an hour before bed - free

              • Keep room dark and cool - mostly free

              • Supplements - great & affordable options. Sleep spray


                • Achievable (able to be brought about or reached successfully)

              • Don’t sleep enough? Start getting ready for bed an hour earlier. (while you get ready for bed, put the phone away and turn off the tv.

              • Book reading as a family, prayer as a family, etc.

              • Try for 7 hours first then work up to 8 hours. 

              • Prepare for school or work the night before. (lay out clothes, make lunches, etc.) Then wake up a little later in the morning.

              • Make rest a priority!


                • Challenge of the Week

                  • Start sleeping 8 hours a night.




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