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 week
No
I learned that I am going to sleep at a horrible time and it takes me forever to fall asleep. I also learned that as I'm laying down in bed debating whether I want to get up or not I am actually worsening my insomnia.
Yes, I have decided to exercise to tire myself. Also I have decided to not sleep with the TV on therefore I won't have any distractions.
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
I believe I'm getting more effective sleep. Consciously setting a bedtime and a "time to go to bed" reminder has helped me settle down in the evenings. Relax, rest and yes, unplug more often.
I need about 6-7 hours of sleep. Exercise helps me sleep better too.
My bedtime routine helps.
2-3 weeks
No
They're usually in synch. Getting to sleep & getting up the same time improves sleeping.
Yes, Getting to sleep & getting up the same time.
2-3 weeks
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
Routine give me better quality sleep
Yes I get off bed at the first alarm no snooze anymore
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I learned that environment (noise, darkness, temperature in the room) can have a significant effect on your ability to get a good night's rest. I noticed my patterns reflected more quality of rest when these factors were addressed. Sometimes these things are not within your control, but there are certain things you can make adjustments to, like keeping shades drawn, lowering the temperature, etc.
Yes, I've made a conscious effort to increase my exercise, and pay closer attention to things I might be doing, like late night activities that could interfere with sleep. Trying to be on a regular sleep schedule is always a challenge for me, but tracking it did make me more aware of my tendencies. This study was pretty comprehensive. The only thing that I feel was not covered or addressed was anxiety. I suffer from and am treated for anxiety, and I know that is the biggest killer of quality sleep for me. I also know that anxiety is a major sleep issue for many others too. It would have been good to see that addressed or charted in the study as well.
2-3 weeks
Yes, in another way
I am getting better sleep - more dreams, less time awake when I wake up in the middle of the night, fall to sleep easier. I also increased my time asleep, but the biggest benefit is in the quality of my sleep.
I have always woken up several times a night. I learned that I really have spent a lot of time awake at night, and also in bed trying to go to sleep.
Yes.
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
I am at least conscious of how under slept I actually am......not happy about it but circumstances hold the pattern.
I am under slept and while I thought I was getting some extra sleep on weekends, that has proven to be relatively untrue.
Yes
Joind the detox group
Am conscious of shutting down email, etc. as soon as I think about it and leave it off till morning.
Am also trying to honor my own fatigue.
If I don't own it, who will?
2-3 weeks
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
Mindful of my target go to bed time of 10:30 pm and family support will help keep me in target. I was staying up till close to midnight.
I will stick to 6:30 AM arise time since I notice I have an easier time falling asleep. Feeling really tired and not pushing to stay awake is a big change.
Noticed I had less difficulty falling asleep.
Being accountable to the group and public ally acknowledging my goal was helpful.
Yes not sleeping in on weekends. Big change. I was successful 4/6 days. Mother's Day slept in a bit and another Sunday I overslept.
Bed by 10:30 will be more difficult to stuck with so next goal is digital detox strategies.
2-3 weeks
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
added about an hour to sleep by not getting involved in TV shows that begin at 10. I watch them the next day on demand.
I was forcing myself to stay awake to watch some of my favorite TV programs that began at 10. Was waking up 2 or 3 times to go to the bathroom and sometimes could not got back to sleep.
Instead of watching TV I have a cup of Bedtime tea about 10 and read until I get sleepy. Tried wearing a sleep mask but this didn't help much.
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
As I observe my chart, it appears I got more sleep when we chose teams, I on the Vice Squad. I admit I broke the no alcohol rule a few times. I don't know if I'm getting more sleep than before the project began. It was good to become aware.
I hope you still let us clock our sleep online for another month or 2 because it tracks it; I'd like to average more than 7.1 hours.
It reinforced that I head to bed too late, trying to finish the item on my list.
I'm trying to get to bed earlier each night.
1 month or more
No
Nothing I can identify.
Have detoxed, that's it.
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I got the flu pretty early in the project, so that put me involuntarily in more-sleep mode. But coming out of it I was motivated to get to sleep earlier than my typical time as I recovered.
Then the digital detox team inspired me to spend less time noodling on the interwebs each night.
That I am fortunate to generally fall and stay asleep easily.
Mainly trying to go to bed earlier.
I don't drink caffeine anyway and am definitely not addicted to looking at my device.
1 month or more
No
Learned how entrenched they've become.
I've tried to turn off the lights earlier, but was not successful except the day after logging in ended.
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I was surprised how easy it was to change my sleep habits in order to improve the amount of sleep I was getting. I joined the "rock your routine" team and found that routines are good for my family. Now they all know--its 10 o'clock and mom is going to bed. Should've done this years ago!!
See above
2-3 weeks
Yes, in another way
More consistent bedtime and wakeup times
Thought I could manage on 7 hours of sleep per night but now think I need more
Tried to stay consistent
1 month or more
Yes, in another way
I'm more aware of my sleep deficit. I usually aim for 8 hours of sleep per day. If I clock in less one day, I'll spend the next day sleeping in early to catch up my extra hours.
I sleep better when I exercise. It doesn't matter if I exercise 1 hour or 4 hours before I sleep, as long as I exercise, I tend to clock in 8 hours. Also, coffee kills my sleep when I drink it in the afternoon.
yes, I've been taking naps to refresh, especially when I clock in less than 8 hours.
1-2 weeks
Yes, in another way
Ok so I allow myself to sleep on the couch with the tv on when work is stressful but the project fond me in bed more often & separating myself from my phone had a calming effect. I would leave it off in the kitchen to charge over night. I grew to live being disconnected.
I decided to also try getting up & going to bed at the same time each day & to exercise before bed when possible. I wanted to add as many good habits as possible. One other thing was the project made sleep seem more fun. Something to look forward to rather than dress.
Yes!
2-3 weeks
Yes, in another way
I had already managed to get an average of 7 hours of sleep before. But now I am practicing the routine of a regular bed time and wake up time. And I am really enjoying the benefits of waking up earlier and often times without an alarm too.
I have been tracking sleep for 2+ years so far and I learned that although feeling refreshed should be its own reward, but seeing progress in a data plot is really encouraging and motivating in itself. The gamification of sleep has not gotten boring yet even after 2 years. And the WNYC competitive sleep has been even more fun.
I hope to maintain my regular bed time and wake times. It has interfered with social life, though, so I need to see how well I can engage with friends earlier.
1 month or more
Yes, I'm getting more sleep
I've learned that I actually sleep less than I thought I did .
Being part of the digital detox team really helped and hopefully i will be able to keep those habits going.
