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Sleep Diary

Track sleep patterns for one week using clear daily entries.

Sleep
Beginner
5 min/day
Sleep Diary

When to Use

  • When sleep feels inconsistent or unclear
  • Before changing a bedtime routine
  • During CBT-I style sleep tracking
  • Before discussing sleep with a professional

How to Use

  1. 1
    Complete the diary each morning rather than at night.
  2. 2
    Estimate times without trying to be perfectly exact.
  3. 3
    Track routines, naps, screens, caffeine, and stress notes.
  4. 4
    Review the week for patterns in timing and quality.
  5. 5
    Choose one routine change based on the pattern you see.

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The Sleep Diary helps you observe sleep patterns without guessing. Sleep can feel unpredictable, and memory is often inaccurate after several difficult nights. A short daily record gives a clearer picture.

This worksheet tracks bedtime, lights-out time, wake time, out-of-bed time, sleep quality, and daily notes. The pattern matters more than any single night.

Use it for at least one week, ideally at the same time each morning. Bring the diary to a clinician if sleep problems persist or if you are already receiving support for sleep.

Research & References

  • Carney, C. E., et al. (2012). The consensus sleep diary: Standardizing prospective sleep self-monitoring. Sleep, 35(2), 287-302.
  • Morin, C. M., et al. (2006). Psychological and behavioral treatment of insomnia: Update of the recent evidence. Sleep, 29(11), 1398-1414.