Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Sleep Tip #20: Keep a Sleep Journal

Many people face a variety of sleep problems each and every night. Sometimes, it comes to a point when people who suffer from sleep deprivation want to seek medical attention or start a new sleep routine. In order to better your sleep results, pinpoint your problem areas, or get a proper diagnosis from your doctor, start recording your sleep patterns in a journal. Be sure to include information such as the time you went to bed, how long it took to fall asleep, and the time you woke up. If you wake up during the night, record how long you stayed up and what caused you to awake, etc. It is also a good idea to record other lifestyle factors such as exercise, alcohol intake, nicotine intake, caffeine intake, and any medications that you use. 

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