Mid-Article Quiz: Test Your Sleep Habit IQMid-article quiz time! Answer these to engage deeper:How many habits have we covered? (4)What’s your biggest sleep struggle? (Note it)Predict the next habit’s twist.Rate your sleep quality 1-10 now vs. start.Ready for more? Yes/NoFun, right? Onward to the next deadly habit.Habit 5: Overusing Sleep AidsYou’re in elite 10% territory—nice work! Relying on pills to sleep? Susan, a 69-year-old hiker, took sleep aids nightly. “They stopped working,” she said. After weaning off, her natural sleep improved. A 2023 study in Sleep Medicine Reviews found overuse reduces sleep quality by 13%. Dependency disrupts natural rhythms. Susan felt rested. Rate your sleep aid reliance 1-10. Below 6? This could change everything. But what about your bedroom? The next part’s a revelation.
Habit 6: Poor Sleep EnvironmentHere’s what experts won’t tell you: Your bedroom might be sabotaging your rest. A 2021 study in Environmental Health found cluttered, warm rooms cut sleep efficiency by 15%. For busy seniors like 66-year-old Robert, a volunteer, this was huge. “My room was chaotic,” he said. After cooling and decluttering, he slept deeply. A dark, quiet space boosts melatonin. Pause and think: What’s your bedroom like? You’re in the top 5%—bonus tip: Use blackout curtains for deeper rest. The final habit’s a game-changer.Buy vitamins and supplementsHabit 7: Ignoring Stress Before BedEver feel like your mind races at night? Stress is a sleep killer. A 2022 study in Sleep Research found pre-bed stress raises cortisol by 14%. Emily, a 73-year-old artist, said, “My worries kept me up.” After a calming routine, she slept soundly. Relaxation lowers stress hormones. Rate your bedtime stress 1-10. If it’s above 5, this is huge. You’ve unlocked all 7 habits—don’t stop now! Plot twist: The real game-changer is coming.
