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April 28, 2014 08:09:53 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?:

Yes, in another way

How your sleep has changed:

I have gotten better at falling asleep faster. I've learned what keeps me up (my thoughts and the music I listen to as I fall asleep). Now I have the music on a timer, and it shuts off after 15 minutes. I'm asleep so much faster! Non necessarily sleeping more, but sleeping better!

What did you learn about your sleep patterns once you started tracking them?:

1. I realized how late I go to bed! However, unless I'm really exhausted, I find that I can't get myself to fall asleep any earlier -- even if I wake up very early the next day. So I've concluded I need to find a job that doesn't necessitate getting up at 6:30 am. :)

2. My sleep schedule is really bad. I have a schedule during the three days of my regular job. On the three days of my other job, when I have more flexibility, I sleep late, go to bed late, nap, etc.

3. Weekends mess me up! Way off schedule!

Have you tried to change any of your behavior as a result of this study?:

Yes. Tried going to bed earlier (doesn't always work), fall asleep faster (sometimes work) and get up later (ha! I wish!).

Tell us how the Clock Your Sleep project is going.