Time online and sleep
I can describe ways to manage my time online and keep a healthy sleep schedule.
Time online and sleep
I can describe ways to manage my time online and keep a healthy sleep schedule.
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Key learning points
- Blue light is produced by electronic screens and disturbs sleeping patterns.
- Disturbed sleep can impact our physical wellbeing.
- Not using screens at least one hour before bed can help us to sleep.
Keywords
Screen time - any time spent on a digital device with a screen, for example, a smartphone or laptop
Melatonin - a natural chemical in your body that helps control sleep by making you feel sleepy when it gets dark
Blue light - a bright light from screens that can keep you awake by tricking your brain into thinking it's still daytime
Common misconception
Looking at my phone helps me get to sleep.
You may believe your phone is helping you to sleep, but without the blue light that comes from your phone you could get to sleep much faster, and have a deeper sleep. Try reading a book in bed instead.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
to talk, play or spend time with friends, family or new people
something that takes a long period of time or has long-lasting effects
notice taken of someone or something
Exit quiz
6 Questions
any time spent on a digital device with a screen
a natural chemical in your body that helps control sleep
a bright light from screens that can keep you awake