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

12.5 – How Much Sleep Do I Really Need?: The right amount of sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all, but most teens and adults need between seven and nine hours to fully recharge. This range allows your body to complete every sleep cycle, including deep and REM stages that restore energy and emotional balance. Too little sleep causes fatigue, poor focus, and mood swings, while oversleeping can sometimes signal depression or low energy regulation. Listening to your body’s cues—like afternoon crashes or morning fog—helps you discover your personal sweet spot. Quality matters as much as quantity; six hours of peaceful, uninterrupted sleep can be more restorative than eight hours of tossing and turning. Life demands can shift your needs temporarily, so flexibility with awareness is key. Tracking patterns for a week or two helps you find balance. When you consistently meet your body’s natural sleep requirement, you’ll notice sharper thinking, steadier emotions, and more enthusiasm for daily life.

About this course

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:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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