Tackle sleeplessness...Sleep Tips

FEW TIPS TO TACKLE YOUR SLEEPLESSNESS

1. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol in the late afternoon and evening. Caffeine and nicotine can delay your sleep, and alcohol may interrupt your sleep later in the night
2. If you have trouble sleeping when you go to bed, don't nap during the day, since it affects your ability to sleep at night.
   
3. Exercise regularly, but do so at least three hours before bedtime. A workout after that time may actually keep you awake because your body has not had a chance to cool down.
4. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine that will allow you to unwind and send a 'signal' to your brain that it's time to sleep. Avoiding exposure to bright light before bedtime and taking a hot bath may help.
5. Don't use your bed for anything other than sleep or sex. Your bed should be associated with sleep.
6. Consider your sleep environment. Make it as pleasant, comfortable, dark and quiet as you can.
7. If you can't go to sleep after 30 minutes, don't stay in bed tossing and turning. Get up and involve yourself in a relaxing activity, such as listening to soothing music or reading, until you feel sleepy.
8. Remember: Try to clear your mind; don't use this time to solve your daily problems.