How to Know How Much Sleep You Need

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Perform a simple sleep test.. Pay back your short-term sleep debt.. Take a vacation for long-term debt.

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Perform a simple sleep test.

Step 1

Perform a simple sleep test.

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Pay back your short-term sleep debt.

Step 2

Pay back your short-term sleep debt.

3

Take a vacation for long-term debt.

Step 3

Take a vacation for long-term debt.

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Prevent health problems by getting the amount of sleep you need.

Step 4

Prevent health problems by getting the amount of sleep you need.

5

Recognize situations that change your sleep needs.

Step 5

Recognize situations that change your sleep needs.

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Identify your sleep needs by age.

Step 6

Identify your sleep needs by age.

7

Adjust your environment.

Step 7

Adjust your environment.

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Pay attention to your eating habits.

Step 8

Pay attention to your eating habits.

9

Modify your activity throughout the day.

Step 9

Modify your activity throughout the day.

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Develop a relaxation routine before bedtime.

Step 10

Develop a relaxation routine before bedtime.

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Stick with your schedule.

Step 11

Stick with your schedule.

12

Talk to your doctor if you continue to have difficulty.

Step 12

Talk to your doctor if you continue to have difficulty.

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Pay attention to changes in your sleep patterns.

Step 13

Pay attention to changes in your sleep patterns.

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Review your medications.

Step 14

Review your medications.

15

Take a sleep aid.

Step 15

Take a sleep aid.

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