Sleep Diary Templates
These sleep diary templates are designed for detailed tracking of your sleep patterns and related factors. They include two formats: a Basic version (suitable for beginners) and a Detailed version (for comprehensive analysis). Both versions provide space for 2 weeks of recording and tables that automatically calculate sleep efficiency.
📄 Download PDFHow to Complete Your Sleep Diary
- Fill in each morning: Record as soon as possible after waking, avoiding reliance on memory
- Estimate times: For difficult-to-record times (like sleep onset), provide your best estimate
- Record awakenings: Note the number of times you woke up and estimated total time awake
- Note influencing factors: Record daytime activities, diet, and emotions that may affect sleep
- Calculate metrics: Use the provided formulas to calculate total sleep time and sleep efficiency
Template Version Comparison
| Feature | Basic Version | Detailed Version |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep time recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep efficiency calculation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep quality rating | ✓ | ✓ |
| Substance intake recording | Simplified | Detailed |
| Daytime activity recording | - | ✓ |
| Emotional state recording | - | ✓ |
| Environmental factors recording | - | ✓ |
| Weekly trend analysis | - | ✓ |
First-time sleep diary users are recommended to start with the Basic version and upgrade to the Detailed version once familiar.
Additional Resources
- Sleep Restriction Worksheets – calculate optimal sleep window
- Stimulus Control Guide – break negative bed associations
- Sleep Hygiene Checklist – optimize your sleep environment