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Sleep Diary Templates

These sleep diary templates are designed for detailed tracking of your sleep patterns and related factors. They include two formats: a Basic version (suitable for beginners) and a Detailed version (for comprehensive analysis). Both versions provide space for 2 weeks of recording and tables that automatically calculate sleep efficiency.

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How to Complete Your Sleep Diary

  1. Fill in each morning: Record as soon as possible after waking, avoiding reliance on memory
  2. Estimate times: For difficult-to-record times (like sleep onset), provide your best estimate
  3. Record awakenings: Note the number of times you woke up and estimated total time awake
  4. Note influencing factors: Record daytime activities, diet, and emotions that may affect sleep
  5. Calculate metrics: Use the provided formulas to calculate total sleep time and sleep efficiency

Template Version Comparison

FeatureBasic VersionDetailed Version
Sleep time recording✓✓
Sleep efficiency calculation✓✓
Sleep quality rating✓✓
Substance intake recordingSimplifiedDetailed
Daytime activity recording-✓
Emotional state recording-✓
Environmental factors recording-✓
Weekly trend analysis-✓

First-time sleep diary users are recommended to start with the Basic version and upgrade to the Detailed version once familiar.

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