Tell us how the Clock Your Sleep project is going. Whether you've been participating for a few days or a few weeks — we at WNYC want to know how the Clock Your Sleep project is going for you. Take two minutes and tell us how tracking your #sleepdata has impacted you.
April 30, 2014 06:14:46 PM
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1 month or more
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Yes, in another way
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I realize my sleep efficiency is very good-so I am more relaxed at bedtime
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I have good sleep efficiency. I average a little less than 7 hours week nights 8-9 hours on weekends
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I try to get to bed at least 1/2 hour earlier on week nights-not too successful yet.
I don't get enough sleep and I try to catch up a little on the weekends. The fitbit helped me in that I don't seem to get up during the night anymore like I used to.
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Not really. My lack of sleep seems to stem from life's demands not personal wishes.
•Wild fluctuations in amounts of sleep I'm getting; •I tend to sleep the least in the early part of the week--Sunday nights and Monday nights especially--and sleep the most towards the middle of the week, to make up for lost sleep I wonder... •I am at my best physically and emotionally when I sleep at least 8 hours. •Less than 5 hours and I'm cranky and agitated the next day •eating late, too much wine, anxiety, not enough water---these are the main factors affecting my sleep
Prior to this project, I had already been getting more sleep after a period of insomnia. I don't think I'm getting more sleep as a result of this project, but my sleep may be better, more continuous.
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I am more aware of my sleep pattern, but it's not radically different than what I had thought.
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Yes: not staying in bed more than 15-20 minutes after waking.
Yes. I am trying. Now that I understand it is better for my health and quality of life, I want to work on being able to sleep more than 6 hours (I average 5- 5.5).
That I get a lot less sleep than most others who are participating. I thought I would be in line with everyone else.
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Yes, I have tried going to be 1/2 hour earlier than usual and it made a difference in my energy level. Unfortunately it has been hard to do it consistently.
I was going to bed too late and I wake up a lot during the night.
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I'm also using the iOS app "To Bed" which is basically an alarm that tells me when is time to go to sleep based on the time I need to wake up. Both apps have helped me sleep more.
Once I started using my fitbit sleep tracking regularly again, I have noticed I am more restless at night than I was the last time I was using it. I am also very aware of getting into bed long before I actually go to sleep.
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Yes. Actually turning off the lights and trying to sleep when I get into bed. No more iphone or tv!
