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We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and good sleep is vital to a long, healthy, and mentally stable life. Do you sleep well enough, or are you just getting by? Take this quiz and learn some secrets to better sleep!

Are You Sleeping Enough?

How many hours of sleep do you get on weekdays?

How many hours of sleep do you get on weekends?

How often do you drink alcohol or take drugs right before you go to bed?

How long do you go without electronics before you close your eyes?

How many times a week are you woken up by an alarm clock?

How often do you pull "all-nighters"?

How late do you keep up the caffeine?

What's the temperature like in your room?

You're ticking off the majority of the boxes that indicate good sleeping habits. But don't get compliant, there's always room to improve! As a review, here are the best sleep habits to have:  
1\. Sleep between 8 and 9 hours EVERY DAY. Trying to catch up on sleep during weekends just doesn't work.
2\. Be aware that consistently drinking alcohol or doing drugs before bed reduces sleep quality and length, even if you happen to fall asleep faster.
3\. Try to unplug from all technology at least half an hour before you close your eyes! While it may seem like an impossible task, using electronics before bed is actually a barrier to fast and easy sleep. Try unwinding by reading a book instead!
4\. Being woken up in the middle of a sleep cycle by an alarm clock is not only jarring, its bad for your health! If you consistently go to bed and wake up at the same time, and are getting your full 8-9 hours of sleep, you'll find that you won't even need one to get up at the proper time. 
5\. You may be tempted to pull an all-nighter to get that extra bit of studying or work done, but one night without sleep will negatively affect you and your learning/work for the rest of the week. Consistently pulling them puts you at risk for serious health problems on top of that.
6\. Try your best not to drink caffeine later than 5pm, or predictably, you’ll find it’s harder to fall asleep, which in turn will affect the quality and quantity of your sleep. Switch to decaf, or try some calming decaffeinated chamomile tea!
7\. You will fall into sleep more easily if the temperature in your room is cooler than your body temperature. Try cracking a window or keep your thermostat between 65 and 72 degrees.

You sleep pretty well!

You've got some good habits down, just not all of them. As a review, here are the best sleep habits to have:  
1\. Sleep between 8 and 9 hours EVERY DAY. Trying to catch up on sleep during weekends just doesn't work.
2\. Be aware that consistently drinking alcohol or doing drugs before bed reduces sleep quality and length, even if you happen to fall asleep faster.
3\. Try to unplug from all technology at least half an hour before you close your eyes! While it may seem like an impossible task, using electronics before bed is actually a barrier to fast and easy sleep. Try unwinding by reading a book instead!
4\. Being woken up in the middle of a sleep cycle by an alarm clock is not only jarring, its bad for your health! If you consistently go to bed and wake up at the same time, and are getting your full 8-9 hours of sleep, you'll find that you won't even need one to get up at the proper time. 
5\. You may be tempted to pull an all-nighter to get that extra bit of studying or work done, but one night without sleep will negatively affect you and your learning/work for the rest of the week. Consistently pulling them puts you at risk for serious health problems on top of that.
6\. Try your best not to drink caffeine later than 5pm, or predictably, you’ll find it’s harder to fall asleep, which in turn will affect the quality and quantity of your sleep. Switch to decaf, or try some calming decaffeinated chamomile tea!
7\. You will fall into sleep more easily if the temperature in your room is cooler than your body temperature. Try cracking a window or keep your thermostat between 65 and 72 degrees.

Good news and bad news

While you're on your way to good sleep, you've also got quite a ways to go. As a review, here are the best sleep habits to have:  
1\. Sleep between 8 and 9 hours EVERY DAY. Trying to catch up on sleep during weekends just doesn't work.
2\. Be aware that consistently drinking alcohol or doing drugs before bed reduces sleep quality and length, even if you happen to fall asleep faster.
3\. Try to unplug from all technology at least half an hour before you close your eyes! While it may seem like an impossible task, using electronics before bed is actually a barrier to fast and easy sleep. Try unwinding by reading a book instead!
4\. Being woken up in the middle of a sleep cycle by an alarm clock is not only jarring, its bad for your health! If you consistently go to bed and wake up at the same time, and are getting your full 8-9 hours of sleep, you'll find that you won't even need one to get up at the proper time. 
5\. You may be tempted to pull an all-nighter to get that extra bit of studying or work done, but one night without sleep will negatively affect you and your learning/work for the rest of the week. Consistently pulling them puts you at risk for serious health problems on top of that.
6\. Try your best not to drink caffeine later than 5pm, or predictably, you’ll find it’s harder to fall asleep, which in turn will affect the quality and quantity of your sleep. Switch to decaf, or try some calming decaffeinated chamomile tea!
7\. You will fall into sleep more easily if the temperature in your room is cooler than your body temperature. Try cracking a window or keep your thermostat between 65 and 72 degrees.

Your sleep needs a face lift

It's time to get serious about your sleep. Don't forget, you'll live a longer and healthier life with good sleep, so it's definitely something to prioritize! As a review, here are the best sleep habits to have:  
1\. Sleep between 8 and 9 hours EVERY DAY. Trying to catch up on sleep during weekends just doesn't work.
2\. Be aware that consistently drinking alcohol or doing drugs before bed reduces sleep quality and length, even if you happen to fall asleep faster.
3\. Try to unplug from all technology at least half an hour before you close your eyes! While it may seem like an impossible task, using electronics before bed is actually a barrier to fast and easy sleep. Try unwinding by reading a book instead!
4\. Being woken up in the middle of a sleep cycle by an alarm clock is not only jarring, its bad for your health! If you consistently go to bed and wake up at the same time, and are getting your full 8-9 hours of sleep, you'll find that you won't even need one to get up at the proper time. 
5\. You may be tempted to pull an all-nighter to get that extra bit of studying or work done, but one night without sleep will negatively affect you and your learning/work for the rest of the week. Consistently pulling them puts you at risk for serious health problems on top of that.
6\. Try your best not to drink caffeine later than 5pm, or predictably, you’ll find it’s harder to fall asleep, which in turn will affect the quality and quantity of your sleep. Switch to decaf, or try some calming decaffeinated chamomile tea!
7\. You will fall into sleep more easily if the temperature in your room is cooler than your body temperature. Try cracking a window or keep your thermostat between 65 and 72 degrees.

You are a sleep nightmare!

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