S.L.E.E.P.S

the S.L.E.E.P.S. acronym tool sleep performance coaching uses to
support the improvement of sleep quality

Scheduling:

• Is your duration enough?

• Are you sleeping with your natural clock (chronotype)?

• How many times do you wake during the night?

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Light:

• Are you over-exposed to white light?

• How much EMF (phones, laptops) do you expose yourself to and does this affect your sleep latency?

• Can you tune down the lights in your home, is your room dark enough?

Environment:

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• What temperature is your bedroom?

• Do you use any cooling strategies prior to sleep such as hot showers to open pores, air conditioning or fans?

• Is there good airflow in the room?

• What about noise - does your partner snore?

Eat and drink:

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• Are you over-stimulating with coffee?

• Is that red wine affecting your sleep quality?

• Are you drinking water too late in the day?

• Is your body receiving enough nutrients to generate enough sleep hormones?

Products:

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• Are your blankets appropriate for the season?

• Are your pillows set to the right height for your body?

• Is your mattress working for you mechanically?

• Do you use your phone for an alarm?

Stress:

• Are you getting enough activity during the day?

• Do you have effective stress management strategies?

• Have you got things to look forward to?

• Have you planned enough me-time?