Hi @Former-Member and @Queenie,
You probably know some of these tricks for a good nights sleep, but just in case here are a few suggestions 😉
- avoid electrical devices before/during bed (including phones, tv, computer etc - and if these devices are near your bed switch them off fully before going to bed)
- try a regular sleep routine (eg going to bed, and waking up, the same time every day)
- try to get morning sun (maybe leaving blinds open at night so the sun hit you in the morning, or at least open household blind in the morning)
- try to avoid bright lights before going to bed, and try to sleep in a dark room
- try not to be in an overly warm bed (our body temperature naturally drops when we sleep, so an overly warm room may make it more difficult for your body to maintain a lower sleeping temperature)
- try to have blanket/s and pillow/s neatly and comfortably arranged (less chancce of worrying about positioning of your blankets when falling a/sleep)
- avoid coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks, or alcohol at night
- quiet time before going to bed (eg reading, breathing exercises, mindfulness, stretches)
- avoid using your bed for non-sleep activities (eg using bed as a desk, as your body may begin to associate bed with studying)
- rather than tossing and turning when you cant sleep, try getting out of bed and do something non-vigourous for 10-15mins, then try sleeping again
- avoid afternoon naps
