21. Sleep is Key for Recovery: A Lifeline for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors

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1️⃣ Establish a consistent sleep schedule: While I struggle with maintaining a consistent sleep schedule myself, I recognize the importance of having a routine. Prioritize getting 7-9 hours of sleep each night to support recovery and physical restoration.

2️⃣ Breathing exercises for better sleep: I've discovered the power of breathing exercises before bed to regulate my body and promote better sleep. Breathing techniques can have a profound impact on our sleep quality and overall health.

- Introduction & the importance of sleep in recovery.
- Bedroom temperature and preference for cooler temperatures
- Turning off all lights and TVs before going to sleep
- Offering a free 5-day email course on breathing exercises and tips for better breathing coming soon,
- Importance of positive lifestyle changes: quitting bad habits, improving nutrition, exercising, and focusing on sleep
- Changing breathing techniques as a game changer in recovery and overall health
- Sleep crucial for recovery, especially for stroke survivors and individuals undergoing physical therapy or regular exercise
- Different stages of sleep and their importance for physical restoration
- Importance of sleep and rest in stroke and brain injury recover
- Personal challenges with sleep and guilt associated with too much or too little sleep
- Need to establish good sleep habits and the impact of not getting enough sleep
- Importance of establishing a sleep habit and recognizing its importance
- Negative effects of lack of good sleep on mood and overall well-being
- Importance of deep sleep in reducing inflammation, regulating hormones, and promoting neuroplasticity in stroke recovery
- Better sleep reducing brain fog and improving memory, attention, and recovery
- Relevance of sleep and recovery lessons for stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members
- Using long-distance runner strategies for sleep and recovery
- Applicability of strategies to anyone, not just runners
- Overlapping benefits of breathing and sleep
- Importance of sleep and breathing as essential activities from birth until death
- Tendency to enjoy the evening and sleep in instead of waking up early
- Greater difficulty getting back on track with good sleep habits
- Incorporating breathing exercises

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