1. I have a set bedtime for
myself and my children.
- Absolutely.
- Most nights.
- My children fall asleep
whenever they get tired.
- I fall asleep before my
children.
2. I feel rested.
- Most of the time.
- Half the time.
- Hardly ever.
- I never feel rested.
3. How many hours of sleep do
you average a night (or day)?
- Seven to eight hours.
- Six to seven hours.
- Four to five hours.
- I’m too tired for this nonsense.
4. How do you feel when you
wake up?
- Fresh as a daisy!
- Not bad.
- “Let me sleep just a
little longer.”
- “I don’t think I slept.”
5. Would your family members
and friends say you get
enough sleep?
- Yes.
- No.
- I prefer not to answer.
6. My family would describe
me as which of the following
animals upon waking?
- A sweet kitten.
- A playful puppy.
- A junkyard dog.
- A grizzly bear.
Self-Scoring
Add the number of each of
your responses to determine
your total score.
18+ – Complete and total
sleep deficit. You need help!
12 to 17 – You need to
increase the length of time
you sleep.
6 to 11 – You do well most
of the time managing to get
enough sleep.
5 and below – You are a sleep
expert! Way to go!
Helpful Web Links
www.workingnights.com
www.sleepfoundation.org
www.shiftlag.com