Sleep hygiene

If you have trouble sleeping, the first thing to do is to see whether your habits may be what's hindering sleep. The following simple suggestions constitute good sleep hygiene:

- Avoid stimulants like caffeine late in the day

- Keep a regular bedtime

- Limit the light in the bedroom

- Do not do work or watch TV in bed

- Take a moment to relax instead of rushing into bed while still tense

See also:

- Dealing with insomnia

- Proactive counseling