Should I track my sleep?
Yes — at least for a few weeks. Tracking reveals patterns (consistent late nights, fragmented sleep) you might not notice. But don't become obsessed; orthosomnia (anxiety about sleep tracking) is a real phenomenon.
What to track
Bedtime, wake time, total sleep, perceived quality. Simple tracking with a journal or basic app is enough — high-end wearables add precision but not necessarily insight.
Useful patterns
Patterns emerge after 2–4 weeks: are weekend shifts hurting? Does evening alcohol correlate with bad sleep? Tracking surfaces causation.
Avoid orthosomnia
Anxiety about achieving 'perfect' sleep scores can itself worsen sleep. Use tracking to identify big patterns, then stop checking nightly.
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