✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

12.1 – Why Rest and Sleep Hygiene Matter for Mental and Physical Health: Rest and sleep hygiene are not luxuries—they are the body’s natural systems for repair, balance, and emotional reset. During deep sleep, your brain clears out waste, processes memories, and strengthens learning, while your body restores muscle tissue and immune function. When you skip proper rest, your focus dulls, emotions swing faster, and your motivation drops. Sleep deprivation can mimic stress or depression, leading to irritability, poor decision-making, and burnout. Practicing consistent rest helps regulate hormones that control hunger, mood, and energy, making each day feel steadier. Strong sleep hygiene builds a predictable rhythm that tells your body when to wind down. Over time, this rhythm protects your mental clarity, emotional stability, and even your heart health. Prioritizing rest isn’t lazy—it’s strategic self-care that keeps your mind alert, your mood even, and your body ready for whatever comes next.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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