Don't wrestle with insomnia or sleep anxiety. Conquer it. Here's help.
Try to avoid taking naps later in the day. Without naps, you rest better at night. Prevent yourself from nodding off in the day by talking to your friends or going for a walk, suggests WebMD.
Simple yoga routines or a round of exercise can help your muscles relax and ease tension and give you better sleep, says Mayo Clinic.
'Screens from smartphones and other electronics emit blue light that may suppress your body’s melatonin production, a hormone that helps regulate your circadian rhythm & sleep cycles', explains Healthline. Phone notifications disturb your sleep too. Turn them off. If you wake up at night, don't read or look at your phone, hoping to fall back to sleep.
Empty your bladder before going to bed and create a conducive environment for sleep -- a cosy bedroom that is cool and dark, neither too hot nor too cool, suggests John Hopkins Medicine.
Use a pillow which is comfortable, neither too fat nor too flat. 'Do you sleep on your side? Line your nose up with the centre of your body. Don’t snooze on your stomach. It twists your neck', says WebMD.
Avoid caffeine intake afternoon onwards, even in small amounts. Often pain relievers, energy drinks and weight loss tablets have caffeine, warns WebMD. Don’t drink alcohol at least 4 hrs before bedtime to get a better sleep, suggests Mayo Clinic.