In this week’s Sleep Diaries, a 30-year-old deputy digital editor finds out how her creative instinct could help her to sleep better.

A little about me:

Age: 30

Occupation: deputy digital editor

Number of hours of sleep you get each night: 6-7 hours

Number of hours of sleep you wish you got each night: 8 hours

Any officially diagnosed sleep-related problems (insomnia/sleep apnea): no

Do you grind your teeth/have nightmares: Yes to both. I have bad dreams, grind my teeth, and also struggle with Alice In Wonderland syndrome on occasion

Do you measure your sleep in some way (e.g. using your phone or wearable): I use a Fitbit.

How much water do you drink on average per day: a LOT – at least 2.5 litres.

How much caffeine do you drink on average per day: I have a matcha every morning, then mostly caffeine-free herbal teas throughout the day.

How much exercise do you do on average per week: I aim to get at least 10,000 steps a day and do pilates at the weekend.

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