Not sleeping at night? Start a sleep diary for a better sleeping habit

Are you not getting enough good quality sleep? Or do you suspect you might just have signs of a sleep disorder? If your answer is yes, then you know just how frustrating it can get knowing that you are bereaved of one of the most basic human necessities.

And, not getting the right amount of sleep does not just bump someone off the normal side, it could also take a toll on one's health and have a negative impact on the quality of life, especially when it comes to productivity.

According to an article from LifeHacker, not getting a full night's sleep can be one of the most aggravating problems to deal with. And, one of the best ways that can aid you in your struggle to overcome this sleeping conundrum is by getting a journal and keeping a sleep diary.

Mintfull.com, a blog focused on productivity, business growth and marketing, also listed keeping a sleep diary as one of the proven tactics on how to sleep better. The blog, in fact, listed it at no. 1 and named it as the ultimate sleep hack.

The website recommends making your sleep hacks more personalized in order to know what could best work in your case. And, the best way to track your sleeping routines and progress is by developing a tool like the sleep diary.

There are a lot of sleep diary samples available online. For instance, you can click here for a sample sleep diary courtesy of nlm.nih.gov. You can print out some of them for you to use or you can make them as a guide and create your very own sleep diary. According to WebMD, these sleep diaries can help in improving your sleeping habit because it will let you learn about your sleep patterns and habits.

In order to create your own sleep diary, you need to have a journal, which could be a simple notebook or a high-end Moleskine depending on your choice. Then, before going to bed, you need to fill up your journal with the necessary data. And, upon waking up, also take note of how you feel.

A good sleep diary includes some significant items like the time you went to bed and woke up, how long and well you slept, the time you were awake during the night, how much caffeine or alcohol you consumed and when, what and when you ate and drank. It also advisable to take note of the kind of emotions or stress you had and the type of drugs or medications you took.