Importance of sleep worksheet

What is the theory behind this Importance of sleep worksheet?

Sleep hygiene refers to sleep related habits. Maintaining proper sleep hygiene is linked with positive mental health outcomes, whereas poor sleep hygiene is associated with mental health difficulties. Our mind needs rest just as much as our body. Some have even called sleep a ‘fuel for the brain’. A focus on improving it can alleviate symptoms of depression.

How will the worksheet help?

This worksheet will provide therapy clients with a list of habits that can greatly improve their quality of sleep. It will also help them identify and correct any unproductive behaviors that may be negatively affecting their sleep quality.

How to use the worksheet?

Guide the clients to review the sleep hygiene chart and try to follow the mentioned habits throughout the week. Moreover, each morning, instruct them to give a rating of how well they have slept. This will allow them to quantify their quality of sleep.

Importance of sleep worksheet

Sleep Hygiene Chart

A good night’s sleep is the key to a productive tomorrow. Read through the checklist and try to follow the mentioned habits for a week.

Sleep Hygiene	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

Go to bed at the same time everyday
Wake up at the same time everyday
No electronic devices before 1 hour (TV, Mobile, Laptop etc.)
Dim the lights
Minimize noise distractions
Avoid caffeine before bedtime
Avoid alcohol before bedtime
Eat a light dinner
Relaxation techniques before bedtime (whatever works for you)
Exercise during the day
Get some sunlight during the day
How well did you sleep?(0: poor 5: excellent)