Quiz: Is Your Sleep Pattern Healthy?

People don't often realize how important getting just enough sleep is for a fresh, energetic and healthy life. Find out if your sleeping habits are aiding in your journey to a healthier you, or standing in the way.

The latest you will drink a caffeinated beverage is:

No later than noon, or I won’t get any sleep

6pm on the commute home; that’s plenty of time for it to wear off

After dinner--I can handle it

Before a long car drive, you make sure to:

Drink lots of caffeine to shake off any drowsiness

Turn up the radio to keep you alert

Leave room for enough time to stop and stretch your legs several times

How often does daytime sleepiness interfere with your daily activities?

Almost every day!

Eh, a few days a week at most

Rarely, and only if I happen to stay up extremely late

Do you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day?

Yes, I love mornings - a fresh day and a fresh start!

Yawn...sometimes. Most of the time I wouldn't mind another hour of sleep

I never wake up feeling refreshed. I feel like I need another solid 8 hours.

You exercise:

First thing after getting out of bed; it wakes me up

Midway through my day; it’s energizing

An hour or so before bed; it wears me right out

How much sleep do you normally get on weekday?

5 to 6 hours, max

I need at least 7 to 8 hours

Um, more than 8. Is that too much?

If you go to bed an hour later than you normally do, you:

Make sure to go to bed at your normal time the next night

Take a nap the next day

Don’t even think about it; missing one hour of sleep doesn’t hurt anyone

Your nightly routine consists of:

A soothing hot bath, then climbing into bed

Reading a book in bed

Falling asleep to the TV

How often are you accused of snoring by your partner?

Never

5-6 nights a week, and it’s loud and frequent

A few times a week, but it doesn’t bother anyone

I never snore, but my partner keeps me awake regularly with his/her snoring

Where are you most likely to nod off?

While driving!

At work, during meetings

In the evenings while watching TV

Nod off? I wish I could fall asleep that easily!

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The latest you will drink a caffeinated beverage is:

Before a long car drive, you make sure to:

How often does daytime sleepiness interfere with your daily activities?

Do you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day?

You exercise:

How much sleep do you normally get on weekday?

If you go to bed an hour later than you normally do, you:

Your nightly routine consists of:

How often are you accused of snoring by your partner?

Where are you most likely to nod off?

Sleep like a baby, and fresh as a daisy!

Sleep is important to you, and you do your best to optimize your surroundings so that it'll come easily. When you have a bad night, it's unusual, and you do your best to get back on track immediately.

More than a few yawns

Lack of sleep hasn't interfered too much with your daily life -- yet. It may seem like the norm to be tired on a fairly regular basis, but you may want to check in with your doctor for a complete discussion about your sleeping habits.

A living zombie

Feeling refreshed and energized after a night of sleep seems like wishful thinking. Speak to your doctor as soon as possible, as you may have a sleeping disorder interfering with your ability to enjoy life!