the S.L.E.E.P.S. acronym tool sleep performance coaching uses to
support the improvement of sleep quality
Scheduling:
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Is your duration enough?
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Are you sleeping with your natural clock (chronotype)?
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How many times do you wake during the night?
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Light:
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Are you over-exposed to white light?
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How much EMF (phones, laptops) do you expose yourself to and does this affect your sleep latency?
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Can you tune down the lights in your home, is your room dark enough?
Environment:
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What temperature is your bedroom?
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Do you use any cooling strategies prior to sleep such as hot showers to open pores, air conditioning or fans?
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Is there good airflow in the room?
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What about noise - does your partner snore?
Eat and drink:
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Are you over-stimulating with coffee?
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Is that red wine affecting your sleep quality?
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Are you drinking water too late in the day?
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Is your body receiving enough nutrients to generate enough sleep hormones?
Products:
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Are your blankets appropriate for the season?
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Are your pillows set to the right height for your body?
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Is your mattress working for you mechanically?
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Do you use your phone for an alarm?
Stress:
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Are you getting enough activity during the day?
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Do you have effective stress management strategies?
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Have you got things to look forward to?
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Have you planned enough me-time?
