A personal research journal

The Wake Lab

A personal research journal

The Wake Lab

Map patterns. Understand the mind.
Your research, at a glance

A little more understanding, every session.

A personal research space for observing wakefulness, sleep, and learning.

Study sessions
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All recorded sessions
Observation days
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Days with a daily log
Current condition
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Experiment protocol
Journal entries
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Qualitative notes
Naps recorded
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0 minutes total
Episodes recorded
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Individual event records

Recent study sessions

Your first observation is waiting to be recorded.

Research compass

How can I optimize my study time of day to support sustained wakefulness and effective learning?

Your safety and well-being come before completing a session. An interrupted session is still useful information.

One variable at a time 3–5 sessions / condition

Average self-rated energy

Add daily observations to see your energy pattern.
Average score out of 10 · descriptive, not diagnostic
Daily observation log

Controlled variables

Record the daily factors that may influence wakefulness, energy, and learning. Leave fields blank when you do not have an answer.

Daily controlled variables

Calculated from bedtime and wake-up time, including overnight sleep.

Record what you ate and when. Add as many entries as you need.

Recent observations

No controlled-variable entries yet.
Learning conditions

Study session log

Record the condition you're testing, how the session went, and what you noticed. Stop or shorten a session whenever you need to.

New study session

Session history

Your study sessions will appear here.
Sleep & symptom event log

Capture each event, one at a time.

Log multiple naps and episodes throughout the day. Every saved entry contributes automatically to your overview counts.

Record a nap

We'll compare planned duration with actual nap duration.

Record an episode

Nap history

No naps recorded yet.

Episode history

No episodes recorded yet.
Qualitative research journal

The lived experience behind the data.

Keep observations separate from interpretations so we can notice patterns without prematurely explaining them.

New journal entry

Field notes

Your field notes will gather here.
Experiment design

Make the question measurable.

Keep the protocol visible so each session has a clear purpose. Update conditions as your study evolves.

Current experiment

Protocol principles

One variable at a timeChange study time of day while keeping other study factors as consistent as reasonably possible.
3–5 sessions to beginReview after three valid sessions; add observations if the pattern is unclear.
Record deviationsUnusual days are not failures. Mark them and interpret results cautiously.
Protect the participantDo not push through symptoms to complete a session. Safety comes first.
This is an exploratory personal study, not a clinical diagnostic tool. Small numbers of sessions can suggest patterns but cannot establish causation.
Your information belongs to you

Data & backups

Export your records regularly. Browser storage is convenient, but it is not a substitute for backups.

Export your research

Download observations, sessions, journal, and protocol. Store backups somewhere safe that you control.

Restore a backup

Restoring replaces the current local dataset.

Local storage & privacy

This version stores entries in this browser on this device. It does not send entries to a server. Anyone with access to your unlocked computer and browser profile may be able to access this information. Clearing browser data may erase it. Use a password-protected device, lock your screen, and export backups regularly. This prototype is not a validated or encrypted medical-record system.