It’s one of the first things I do in the morning–check my sleep score. Often I use it to predict my day. Anything 80 or above, and it’s going to be a great day. I feel refreshed and ready to tackle the world. The 70s are just fair. I don’t get too worked up over a 72, but I don’t have that spring in my step that an 85 would give me. Only once have I achieved a 90. It was like scoring a perfect 10 on the balance beam. I questioned what happened in my body to receive such an outstanding score.
I find the detailed information that makes up my sleep score fascinating…deep sleep, light sleep, REM sleep, oxygenation levels, restlessness. It makes me curious to learn more about my sleep. Maybe I should read Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker or The Promise of Sleep by William C. Dement.
Maybe I should add this to my “Tell me you are getting old” post. I’m more concerned with my sleep score than my exercise or steps for the day.
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I have a friend who talks about her sleep score, but have no way to get mine:( I can see why it would be fun, but is there really a lot you can do to influence your score? I would want to make it change!
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I know! I think I need to also note my habits to see what other things I do might cause me to get good or bad scores.
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I love having any kind of biohacking data, so I understand your fascination with the sleep data. I have read Why We Sleep and it’s a very interesting but thick read.
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Thanks for the info about the book. I think it would be one of those books where I read a chapter a day until it’s done. Just a little at a time to digest it.
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I think if I had a device that showed me my sleep score I too would be fascinated by the details, especially as a person who struggles with regularly getting a good night’s sleep.
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Technology has given us so much more to thing about (or should I say worry about?)
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I don’t have that particular app, but I have a different one and check it often! I’m always happy when I get upwards of six hours, preferably seven. 🙂 I guess I’ll be aging right alongside you!
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I had to chuckle about adding it to your getting old list! This is interesting data. I am afraid I would have many more of those pink – awake ones!
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It would be interesting if I kept some anecdotal notes throughout the day to see how my actions effect my sleep score.
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You are doing pretty well. I check my score always trying to improve because it’s usually in the 70s. I think my ap reported the US average score is 76. I used to be such a good sleeper. I need my rest but rarely get a good night’s sleep. I keep my bedroom dark and cool, no tv in there ever. The ap I use compares it with my steps for the day, so I’m sure exercise helps.
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Oooh, it’s good to know the US average. Now I can feel good when I’m above a 76 🙂
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I’m still learning how to use my sleep score. The statistics fascinate me, but I’m not sure what’s expected of me yet. I’m mostly in the 70s also. I am going to put those books on my wish list. The more you know the better you sleep, right? (Isn’t that a saying?)
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I think sleep is a key to feeling good throughout the day, so it is worthwhile to learn more about it and become an even better sleeper. Thanks for reading.
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