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Another habit is to not use the bed for anything other than sexual relations and sleep. Do not read, watch television, or eat while in bed. This is another way to get your mind and body into the habit of going to sleep when you lay down.
==External Links==
[https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene National Sleep Foundation - Sleep Hygiene]
# Set Your Sleep Schedule
## Have a Fixed Wake-Up Time
## Prioritize Sleep
## Make Gradual Adjustments
## Don’t Overdo It With Naps
# Follow a Nightly Routine
## Keep Your Routine Consistent
## Budget 30 Minutes For Winding Down
## Dim Your Lights
## Unplug From Electronics
## Test Methods of Relaxation
## Don’t Toss and Turn
# Cultivate Healthy Daily Habits
## Get Daylight Exposure:
## Be Physically Active
## Don’t Smoke
## Reduce Alcohol Consumption
## Cut Down on Caffeine in the Afternoon and Evening
## Don’t Dine Late
## Restrict In-Bed Activity
# Optimize Your Bedroom
## Have a Comfortable Mattress and Pillow
## Use Excellent Bedding
## Set a Cool Yet Comfortable Temperature
## Block Out Light
## Drown Out Noise
## Try Calming Scents
[http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/getting/overcoming/tips Harvard Medical School - Twelve Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep]
# Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, Nicotine, and Other Chemicals that Interfere with Sleep# Turn Your Bedroom into a Sleep-Inducing Environment# Establish a Soothing Pre-Sleep Routine# Go to Sleep When You’re Truly Tired# Don’t Be a Nighttime Clock-Watcher# Use Light to Your Advantage# Keep Your Internal Clock Set with a Consistent Sleep Schedule# Nap Early—Or Not at All# Lighten Up on Evening Meals# Balance Fluid Intake# Exercise Early# Follow Through
==References==
[[Category:Tips]]
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