1.  Do you sleep in a room that is completely dark?

yes or no

2.  Do you wake up at the same time every day?

yes or no

3.  Do you stop eating at least 2-3 hours before bed?

yes or no

4.  Do you limit blue light exposure (iPhones, TV, computers) several hours before bed?

yes or no

5.  Do you expose your eyes to bright light within 30 minutes of wakening?

yes or no

6.  Do you move your body throughout the day?

yes or no

7.  Do you limit your caffeine consumption especially after 2pm?

yes or no

8.  Do you manage/mediate your stress throughout the day?

yes or no

9.  Do you keep your room cool for sleeping?

yes or no

10. Do you engage in “play” regularly?

yes or no

Did you answer yes to….

9 or more - WOW, you are engaging in a lot of circadian rhythm supportive behaviors!! Keep up the good work!  Hopefully, you are enjoying the many benefits of a strong CR. 

5-8 - Many of your daily habits help support a strong CR! There are some additional behaviors that may help it become even stronger! 

0-4 - The good news is that there are some small changes that you can make that would be very supportive to your health!  While making any modifications to your normal routine may seem difficult, take one step at a time and know that a strong circadian rhythm benefits your mitochondrial health and overall well-being! 

Want to learn more about why circadian rhythm is important? Click CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

click HERE for a FREE circadian rhythm handout.

Do you want to make some changes but need some support? Consider hiring a health coach to help you implement these lifestyle behaviors in a way that fits with YOUR life! Learn more: HEALTH COACH.