Reinforce Healthy Habits

Tune into changes in your mood and alertness. Use your SleepWell® Tracker to get daily feedback.

Anytime you are given a reward for something you do, chances are you will do it again. For example, if someone handed you a $100 bill each time you walked around the block, you would take a lot of walks. The $100 bill was a “reward” that reinforced your behavior.

Self-Reward. Give yourself a reward for working hard to improve your sleep.

*  Buy or pick flowers.

*  Picnic in the park.

*  Buy a magazine.

*  Call an old friend.

*  Watch your favorite movie.

Recognize Intrinsic Rewards. Many rewards are not things you can touch. Check the rewards you have received so far during the program.

*  I feel a sense of accomplishment.

*  I feel pride that I am following through on something I started.

*  I feel more refreshed and alert upon waking.

*  I think more clearly.

*  I react quicker.

*  I perform better at work.

*  I find it easier to make decisions.

*  I do not feel drowsy when I drive.