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May 27, 2014 12:19:22 PM

How long have you been participating in the Clock Your Sleep project?:

1-2 weeks

Has your sleep changed since you started tracking it?:

Yes, I'm getting less sleep

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

If I get enough sleep, I don't need an alarm clock in the morning (I am an early riser). If I go to bed too late, I can't get up in the morning, and wind up hitting snooze. I also miss my morning exercise, my work suffers, and I don't have the energy for my family. This isn't news, but participating in the sleep study confirmed it for me. Going to bed when I'm tired is better for me than scheduling a strict bedtime.

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

I always get up at the same time in the morning, which works great for me because feel rested and I have time to exercise. As part of the Sleep Project, I tried going to bed at the same time every night too. I wound up scheduling too little sleep time. I either need to be more realistic about how much sleep I actually need, or I need to allow myself some catch up days over the weekend.

Tell us how the Clock Your Sleep project is going.