Clock Your Sleep Impact Survey
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.
May 27, 2014 11:29:22 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting less sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
It's not a really fair trial in my case, because as I started the sleep challenge, I also found and was bitten ferociously by bed bugs in a library book next to my bedside table. Even though the library book was returned (with appropriate notification to NYPL), the worry and fight against bbs had me staying up until very late at night.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
No
May 27, 2014 11:21:11 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
May 27, 2014 11:12:49 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1-2 weeks
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
They are really bad
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Somewhat, however, I have been really busy this week so it sadly hadn't changed much.
May 27, 2014 11:11:04 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, in another way
How your sleep has changed :
I'm not getting more sleep every night, or even most nights but overall there are more nights when I have been able to improve my hours enough to make a difference. This gives me hope that I can extend the trend!
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
Once I'm alone in my study after my husband has gone to bed, it's too easy for me to fall asleep on the sofa or even at my desk. If it's on the sofa, I'll sleep pretty soundly for a couple of hours or so but then I'm wide awake. This is why I have to stick to a definite bedtime.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Yes. I try to set in my own mind by mid-day every day the time when I will get to bed. That doesn't always work, especially if I have a client that calls me in the afternoon with some new matter. But it is the change that has had some success. I have set a definite wake-up time for every day including weekends and holidays, and have been working on a mantra to say every morning when I wake up that will actually get me out of bed faster.
May 27, 2014 11:09:11 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I sleep much less than I thought I did in general.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
I've tried getting to sleep earlier and more, with little success. Also, I joined the digital detox team but found I had very little success in avoiding technology for an hour before bed.
May 27, 2014 11:08:59 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I learned that I was getting less sleep than I had thought but that maybe what I'm getting is enough, or at least pretty good.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
I experimented with various approaches but ultimately went back to going to bed and getting up at about the same time every day.
May 27, 2014 11:08:55 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I learned that despite being you and active, I still need at LEAST 6 hrs to make it through the day without yawning. It's one of those things I'd always known, but being able to look at the objective data really made the idea stick.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Well, I'm trying to sleep more.
May 27, 2014 11:07:59 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
How your sleep has changed :
More conscious of things.
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I can easily stay up late without even thinking about it.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Setting an alarm to go to sleep has helped.
May 27, 2014 11:07:09 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
That I had good sleep efficiency, but was getting less sleep on average than I thought I was.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Yes. No screens right before bed.
May 27, 2014 11:06:06 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
consistent but dip on certain days
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
yes, tried to stop using phone earlier. added twilight app to phone.
May 27, 2014 11:05:36 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I'm getting less sleep than I thought I was
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
I've tried to cut out the caffeine in the late evenings, I'm not sure it's helped, but drinking 20oz of Diet Coke at 10pm just seems like a bad idea
May 27, 2014 11:05:19 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, in another way
How your sleep has changed :
I am able to fall asleep much more quickly! (I use the A/B/C category game....worst cities in the USA, anyone?)
I am sleeping more, if I choose to follow the techniques I learned below.
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
-- If I rely on my iPod to help me fall asleep, I tend to play around on the device instead of just closing my eyes and listening to the podcast.
-- If I go to bed when I'm tired (and not earlier, even if I think I should go to bed earlier), I tend to fall asleep more quickly.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Yes! No playing with my devices in bed, no exercise past 6 pm, try to keep to a basic schedule even on weekends, no naps...
May 27, 2014 11:03:44 AM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
2-3 weeks
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
that I really need time away from electronics both going to bed and getting up.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Yes, smartphone now stays well out of reach.
May 22, 2014 11:29:38 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I do not get enough sleep
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Would love to but work makes it impossible.
May 22, 2014 11:28:18 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
2-3 weeks
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
May 22, 2014 11:22:48 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 week
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I'm getting much more sleep than the average, which is unsurprising given I do not use an alarm clock, but impressive and satisfying nonetheless.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
I'm a bit concerned that I'm getting *too* much sleep because I still find myself feeling tired despite sleeping 9-10 hours a day, so I am looking to develop a more consistent schedule limited to 9 hours.
May 22, 2014 11:18:00 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1-2 weeks
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
Once I start tracking my sleep pattern, I feel like I have more of a drive to reach the desirable amount of sleep. Gives me more of a push to go to sleep on time.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Not really. I tried to not use any electronics an hour prior sleep, but to no avail.
May 22, 2014 11:02:37 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
2-3 weeks
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
Yes, in another way
How your sleep has changed :
More aware of sleep
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
More inconsistent than i thought
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
No
May 22, 2014 11:01:05 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
How your sleep has changed :
It was interesting to think about ....but I still have good nights and bad nights when I do not sleep much.
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
inconsisitent
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
yes
May 22, 2014 10:50:06 PM
How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project? :
1 month or more
Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it? :
No
What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them? :
I need to get more sleep and also figure out a way to stay sleeping instead of waking up each night to roll over or go to the bathroom.
Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study? :
Yes. Most nights I plan on going to bed 1/2 to 1 hour earlier than usual but it rarely happens.
