SLEEP - Which animal are you?!

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Quiz Questions

1.
Do you believe there are changes needed to be made to your current sleeping habits?
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- A.
  Yes, and I’m currently making some changes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Maybe, but now is not the time
- D.
  Yes, planning on making changes in the near future
2.
Have you adjusted your sleeping habits to improve your life?
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- A.
  No, but thinking about it
- B.
  Yes
- C.
  I am planning on making adjustments
- D.
  I don’t see something I need to change at the moment
- E.
  Yes, and I’m still working on that.
3.
Can you think of a specific adjustment you made or plan to make with the purpose of improving your sleep? (Ex: setting a new bedtime)
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- A.
  I can't think of any adjustments that I made or plan to make
- B.
  I have not made any changes yet, but I have one in mind
- C.
  I know a specific adjustment I already made
4.
If you have not been adjusting your sleeping habits, Do you feel like you are ready to make a change in the near future?
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- A.
  Yes, I’m ready !
- B.
  I think I need more time, I’m not ready to change my sleeping habits
- C.
  I’m not sure I'll be successful at it, but I’m thinking about it
- D.
  I think within the year after I gather info, i'll be ready
- E.
  I've already made changes, but my sleeping habits are not where I want them to be yet.
5.
When you want to make a change what do you do?
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- A.
  I conduct research
- B.
  I just go for it but keep in mind adjustments will need to be made along the way
- C.
  I weigh the pros and cons before starting
- D.
  A combination of research, weighing pros and cons, and acting on it
- E.
  I get overwhelmed and put it off for another date
- F.
  I've already made changes and have been maintaining
- G.
  I do not want to make a change
6.
Ive corrected my sleeping habits!
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- A.
  Not yet
- B.
  ...
- C.
  Yes, just started!
- D.
  Almost
- E.
  Yes, and just maintaining
7.
When you have messed up your sleep progress, what did you do? How did you react?
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- A.
  Went back to how I did things before because I was discouraged
- B.
  Gave up for the time being but was still thinking about trying again
- C.
  Started again at a later date with the right tools to make it easier
- D.
  Adjust and keep going
- E.
  Haven’t messed up yet, I am still trucking on with my current plan

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Not Ready Rhino!
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You got Randy the "Not Ready Rhino!". The rhino represents the pre-contemplation stage of change. Essentially you are not ready to make a change to your sleep in the foreseeable future for a variety of reasons. You might not have all the information you need or know enough about the consequences of not getting regular restful sleep. You might be under the impression that improving your sleep is not a possibility for you. It's important to know that healthy change is possible and it's okay that you are not quite ready to improve your sleeping habits right away - just know that change is achievable. Click here to learn more about the stages of change!
2.
Contemplation Camel!
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You got the Camel! The camel refers to the contemplation stage of change. This is where you are weighing the pros and cons of adjusting your sleeping habits. The pros and cons hold equal weight in making your decision to either change or keep your habits the same. You probably are not ready to make adjustments to your sleep yet but you do understand this change could be beneficial to your life. It's okay that you're not making a change yet. Just know that it IS possible for you to do so in a healthy productive way!
3.
The Poodle with a Plan!
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You got the Poodle with a Plan! The poodle represents the preparation stage of change. This is when you intend to take action in the immediate future. You are preparing in order to make your new sleeping habits attainable and successful. You are gathering the information and supplies in order to make the desired adjustments to your sleeping habits. You are doing things like getting black out curtains, researching the benefits of not using screens before bed, finding ways to relax or finding the best time to go to bed. Within the next few weeks you are planning to implement these things into our life. Way to go, good luck on your sleep journey!
4.
Action Aardvark!
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You got the Action Aardvark! It sounds like you have already made the decision to make positive changes to your sleeping habits and have implemented them. You prepared and had everything in place in order to make the most successful transition into better sleeping habits. and you did it! Ready set go. Just remember, healthy maintenance is important after any major changes!
5.
Maintenance Manatee!
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You got the manatee! The manatee represents the maintenance stage of change. Congratulations, you made intentional adjustments to your sleep for the better!! Now that you made those adjustments to your sleep, you are working to maintain that progress. It is important to know that depending on what changes you made, this maintenance process might last for a few months, for years, or for the rest of your life. You are implementing your original plan but are making adjustments if your life/ schedule changes or possibly adding in new ways to help you fall asleep when old ways failed. Know that you can make mistakes on your sleeping journey and fall off track. It does not mean you failed - sometimes it is just a part of the journey and that is okay! For the most success, surround yourself with a support system