Self-help program

Objectives of the self-help program

Before you start doing the exercises, stop and think about what you want to achieve from the program. Having clear goals in mind will make it easier to track progress.

Setting a realistic goal

The following questions can help you to define the goals you want to achieve:

  • What kinds of changes do you need in your life?
  • What things could increase your wellbeing?
  • What would your life be like without the problems that you are experiencing?

SMART goals

“SMART” stands for “specific,” “measurable,” “achievable,” “realistic” and “time-limited.”

S

specific

  • The goal targets a specific area for improvement.

M

measurable

  • The goal is quantifiable to track progress or success.

A

achievable

  • The goal is attainable and not impossible to achieve.

R

realistic

  • The goal can be realistically achieved given the available resources and time.

T

time-limited

  • The goal has a deadline.

The table below lists goals that people typically associate with the Self-Help Program for Insomnia. Pick any that speak to you. Also think about your own personal goals that you would like to achieve.

Exercise: Objectives of the Self-Help Program for Insomnia

Instructions

Below is a list of goals that people typically associate with the Self-Help Program for Insomnia.

Pick any that speak to you. Also think about your own personal goals that you would like to achieve.

Goals

  • Falling asleep faster
  • Waking up less in the night
  • Developing a regular sleep pattern
  • Feeling more refreshed when waking up
  • Learning to relax before bed
  • Worrying less about my sleeping
  • Creating a sleeping environment that promotes good-quality sleep
  • Not cancelling plans because of poor sleep
  • Being kinder to myself when I am tired 

My goals

Loading ...
Go to the previous page 1. Regular routines