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BIZARRE: What is a sleep diary and why should you keep one | Mind Blowing Facts

A woman lies on bed writing in her sleep diary.

Sometimes it's easy to work out why you can't drift off – a late dinner, a looming test, a noisy neighbor... But other times, it's harder to pinpoint why you're slipping into sleep debt. To avoid letting those bad night's stack up, it's important to identify the cause of those restless nights. If your environment is the problem, choosing the best mattress and best pillow can help. When it comes to behavioral issues, a sleep diary might be the solution.

“Sleep is vital pillar of our health, alongside diet and exercise," explains Lisa Artis, deputy CEO at the Sleep Charity and a sleep diary enthusiast. "But with 40% of the nation struggling with their sleep at any point, it’s important that we educate ourselves on what could be causing those issues, identify patterns and what we can do to improve our sleep. A sleep diary is a great way to achieve this." 

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