If you need to place the alarm clock across the room to wake you, you may be one of a growing number of us who aren’t getting sleep and chronically over-tired. See for yourself how your sleep habits stack up!
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer 1-5 for each question, with 1 = always / 5 = never.
1. I need an alarm clock to wake me at the right time.
2. I hit the snooze button at least once or twice.
3. I need more than one cup of coffee to get me going in the morning.
4. I easily forget things, including names of people or places.
5. I eat sugar to feel more energetic.
6. I feel irritable or impatient.
7. I have a hard time being creative.
8. I fantasize about sleeping in.
9. When I wake up, I’m already looking forward to going to bed that evening.
10. I take medication to help me sleep.
11. I fall asleep right after dinner.
12. I feel drowsy when driving.
13. On weekends, I sleep 2 hours or more later than my weekday wake-up time.
14. People tell me that I look tired or have dark circles under my eyes.
15. I have nightmares or wake up suddenly.
16. I wake up 2 or more times during the night.
17. I drool when I sleep.
18. I get twitches in one eye.
19. I fall asleep reading a book or studying.
20. I doze off during quiet movies, lectures, classes or concerts, even ones I enjoy.
SCORING YOUR RESULTS
85 points of higher. You’ve got above average sleep habits! You may occasionally crave more sleep than you get, but you’re doing more right than wrong.
65-70 points. Some simple adjustments in your sleep habits will increase your focus, energy, memory and overall well-being.
50-65 points. You may be suffering from a sleep disorder… or just poor nocturnal habits. Try simple changes to your routine or consult a sleep expert.
Under 50 points. You may be dozing off as you read this! If you can’t get more sleep using the tips in this sleep issue, consult a sleep expert or a medical doctor.
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