Mental Wellness

Sleep Quality Self-Check

Answer a few quick questions about your recent sleep to get a simple quality score and tailored tips. It’s private, instant, and just for your own reflection.

This is not a diagnostic tool. If you’re struggling, please talk to a qualified professional.

Sleep quality self-check

Answer honestly about the past two weeks. There are no right or wrong answers.

I fall asleep within about 30 minutes of going to bed.
I sleep through the night without long awakenings.
I wake up feeling refreshed rather than groggy.
I get roughly 7–9 hours of sleep.
I keep fairly consistent sleep and wake times.
I wind down without screens in the hour before bed.
Sleep quality score6 / 18Could be better

Your sleep has some good nights and some rough ones. Tightening a couple of habits could tip the balance toward more restful sleep.

Things that may help

  • Aim for a consistent bedtime within a 30-minute window.
  • Get daylight in the morning to anchor your body clock.
  • Limit long daytime naps to 20 minutes.
  • Reserve the bed for sleep, not work or scrolling.

This is not a diagnostic tool. If you’re struggling, please talk to a qualified professional.

This is an educational estimate, not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional.

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What this self-check looks at

The questions cover the things that most shape sleep quality: how quickly you fall asleep, whether you stay asleep, how rested you feel, how long you sleep, how consistent your schedule is, and your wind-down habits. Your answers combine into a simple score and a plain-language summary.

It’s a snapshot for reflection, not a sleep study. Real sleep quality is best understood over weeks, and only a professional can assess a possible sleep disorder.

Habits that improve sleep

Whatever your score, these evidence-based habits ("sleep hygiene") help most people:

  • Keep the same wake-up time every day, even at weekends.
  • Get natural light in the morning to anchor your body clock.
  • Keep your bedroom dark, quiet and cool.
  • Avoid caffeine after early afternoon and big meals late at night.
  • Wind down screen-free for the last hour before bed.

When to seek help

Occasional poor sleep is normal, especially during stressful periods. But if you regularly struggle to fall or stay asleep, feel exhausted despite enough hours, snore heavily or stop breathing in your sleep, it’s worth speaking to a doctor.

Persistent sleep problems can affect mood, concentration and physical health — and they’re very treatable. This check is only a starting point for that conversation, not a substitute for it.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a sleep disorder test?

No. It’s a self-reflection tool, not a diagnostic test. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose conditions such as insomnia or sleep apnoea.

How much sleep should I get?

Most adults do best with 7–9 hours a night, though quality and consistency matter as much as the total. Needs vary from person to person.

What if my score is low?

Treat it as a prompt to try a few sleep-hygiene habits, and to see a doctor if poor sleep continues for more than a few weeks or affects your daily life.

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Sources & references

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "Tips for Better Sleep" and sleep recommendations.