Behavioral Changes

Behavioral Changes
Part 1
Improving Sleep
For the longest time possible, getting a good night’s sleep has been a significant problem. Having inadequate sleep has significantly interfered with my normal functioning, mood, and the thrill to do normal activities. Sometimes, I become very irritable and pick unnecessary fights with friends and family. Other times, I can hardly pay attention to other people or even in my personal activities like reading. Although the short-term effects of inadequate sleep are taking a toll on my life, I am determined to change to adopting a heath sleeping pattern before the effects intensify and affect my normal functioning. I am confident that I can change the unhealthy sleeping behavior since I am motivated, and I have the ability to change.
SMART Goals
Specific
I want to establish a regular sleeping pattern, whereby I will be having 7 hours of quality and continuous sleep each night to improve my functional abilities and avoid long term effects of sleep deprivation.
Measurable
I will monitor my sleeping pattern using a diary and iPhone’s Health app where I will set when to sleep (probably 10.00 pm) and when to wake up (5.00 am).
Attainable
I will accomplish the goal of improving my sleep by ensuring that my computers are turned off 1 hour before bedtime, avoid extending office/schoolwork to personal hours, and have a day planner to plan my activities and ensure that they are completed in time.

Relevant
Currently, improving my sleep is a step so dear to me. I want to improve my functional capabilities, stop being irritable and easily provoked, and improve my attention abilities. I also want to stop the drowsiness and fogginess that I feel during the day.
Timely
I want to have 7 hours of sleep at least 4 days a week. On my off-target day, I want to sleep for at least 5 to 6 hours.
The tracking format will constitute a timesheet, where I will record bedtime and wake-up hours on a daily basis.