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.
1 month or more
No
My workload has a stronger influence on my sleep than I had imagined. Not only on quantity but quality as well.
Yes, I've tried to go to bed at a more regular time.
1 month or more
No
Erratic
Yes, more concerted effort to limit distractions
1-2 weeks
Yes, in another way
I got sick on Monday of this week, and have been sleeping a lot more.
They're more regular than I thought
Kind of
1 month or more
No
I'm not quite as consistent as I thought I was. There are more nights when I go to sleep later than I thought.
Have tried to be honest in recording. Not easy when I have to admit that I didn't exercise!
2-3 weeks
Yes, in another way
I'm not getting more sleep but I noticed that I'm sleeping earlier and I'm more mindful of sleeping in general. I generally keep to a schedule and I've already cut out caffeine after 3pm but I had a terrible wine habit that this has enabled me to quit. I realized I was using wine to pass out! Now I'm working on natural ways to fall asleep...
I generally keep to a schedule and I've already cut out caffeine after 3pm but I had a terrible wine habit that this has enabled me to quit. I realized I was using wine to pass out! Now I'm working on natural ways to fall asleep...
I generally keep to a schedule. I realized I was using wine to pass out! Now I'm working on natural ways to fall asleep...
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I think I discovered, perhaps because I became more conscious through the study and your daily reminders , that I'm sleeping better than I'd thought , aside from the occasional night. The recording and noting are very helpful.
Yes. Laying off technological devices at least an hour before . More aware of the importance of exercise and getting to the gym more.
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
My sleep hasn't changed but this study has given me the opportunity to reflect on my pre-sleep behavior, which has been very helpful.
My sleep isn't the problem. My pre-sleep behavior is the problem. I am finding that I have to review my whole day with the thought that I am preparing to go to sleep at a given time.
I think that will be very interesting as well as very helpful.
I have become very aware that I feel groggy in the morning because I went to sleep too late the night before.
Even if I turn off my computer an hour in advance I go to sleep too late. One of the changes I have to make is to wash the dishes as I make them dirty throughout the day, instead of washing them before I go to sleep. I need to come up with more small changes like that to make it easier for me to go to sleep earlier.
1-2 weeks
Yes, in another way
Easier to wake up and I feel more rested during the day. I manage not to snooze 6 out of 7 nights a week.
If I wake up at the same time everyday my body is appreciative. It is much harder to go to bed in the same time everyday, however.
Yes, I wake up at 7 am everyday regardless of the day.
1 week
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
My sleeping patterns are very erratic.
Yes, laptop, android phone and tablet OFF before I close my eyes.
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I used to be afraid to go to sleep because I knew that I would lie awake in the middle of the night for hours. I realized through tracking my sleep that being awake didn't occur as often as I thought. It made me less nervous which made it easier for me to get in to bed at a reasonable time and get more sleep during the night. I also don't panic when I do wake up in the middle of the night because I realize it won't be that long since I've found out that it's usually 30 minutes.
Yes, I try to go to sleep no later than 11:30. I have tried not to use my phone but if I wake in the middle of the night and I'm awake for more than 30 minutes, I use earphones and listen to podcasts which allows me not to panic while I'm lying in bed and then I can easily fall asleep while listening to the podcasts. I'd like to not have to use the podcasts to be able to fall asleep but I haven't been able to do that yet. I figure one step at a time. At least I don't get out of bed any longer and I am sleeping more.
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
Sleeping is deeper and more restful since I asked my husband to snore on the sofa, rather than in our bed for a few nights a week.
My average seems to be around 7.3 hrs. Rather than the 8 that I thought I needed.
Tried going to bed a bit later.
1-2 weeks
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I learned that despite thinking otherwise (as I had thought I slept horribly no matter what), I do sleep better after exercise. I also learned that by having a set bedtime more often helped with the amount of sleep I got and helped me understand that I needed to allow myself to go to bed earlier, rather than pushing myself to stay up because I felt like I was missing something.
I have generally (with a few exceptions, like being out) accepted 10:00-10:30 as my bedtime.
Less than a week
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I'm more aware of my patterns and mindful of bad habits.
that screens are not great and getting too much excitement like watching intense shows (orphan Black, etc.) can be disruptive to restful sleep
Yes
Less than a week
No
I seem to sleep more soundly -- but not more -- when stopping cigarettes and alcohol at 6 pm. However, being French, I may have a glass of wine with lunch, and working freelance and having neighbor friends in the same situation, I may have a drink (or two!) starting at 5. Starting today, Sunday, I am eliminate alcohol entirely and trying to see if that allows me to get more sleep.
Yes, no more cigarettes or alcohol after 6 pm -- except for yesterday (irresistible pre-dinner drinks in a neighbor's garden and after-dinner cocktails with date at a bar), which made for sleep that was not as sound as when I stuck to the changes, but that was similar in duration.
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
That I was awake quite a bit during the nights.
Yes, I don't wake up to check my iPod. However, I spend 30 minutes to an hour Checking Facebook and mail before I get out of bed. I used to get up and jog before breakfast.
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I'm exercising more with the cessation of a health problem that was costing me pain and sleep. I've accepted that I lose about an hour of sleep through your findings and I am more relaxed!
I am more normal and maybe ok. I sleep 7 hours with an hour of interruption.
I have tried to stimulate less at night, tv , iPhone.
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
I realized I'm getting even less sleep than I thought. Being more conscious of it helps me make better choices but it is still a struggle to get more consistent sleep.
I get even less sleep than I thought. Using my Fitbit has shown that I am also pretty restless.
Yes since joining team Vice Squad I have cut caffeine in the evening and I'm trying to exercise more consistently.
Less than a week
No
Not too much. I am pretty aware of my sleep patterns.
No
