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Brief Sleep Inventory  

Describe what ‘good sleep’ was previously like for you?

What is the differences between good sleep and bad sleep?                                                

1. What time do you go to bed and get up on week days ____, _____, weekends ____,____.
   
   
2. What is your nightly routine before sleep?
   
   
3. What are your negative thoughts about sleep?
   
   
4. Do you exercise, have a favorite sport or regular fresh air activity?
   
   
5. Are you an habitual worrier –  about life ________, family_______ , illness_______?
   
   
6. What are your personal stressors?
   
   
7. Do you smoke cigarettes _____, drink more than 3 cups of coffee daily _____?
   
   
8. Do you have some form of relaxation, managed stress technique?

Natural Sleep State Thinking

Sleep takes time and it is necessary, so I will just enjoy it!

Sleep is a natural drive and instinct!

Everybody, including me, can sleep well!

Valerian is out of the question, it dulls my mind and will not turn on the sleep switch! 

© 1999 Wendy L. Caldwell BA Psy., RN., CCDC