Get a great night’s sleep with these eight tips

5. Ditch the clock

Fixating on the time can create stress and keep you up at night. Instead, set your alarm, turn your clock around and forget about the time.

6. Get moving

Research shows that exercise can act as a natural sleep remedy, often leading to a more sound slumber. However, if you exercise late and have difficulty falling asleep, consider moving your workout earlier in the day. The increase in body temperature from exercise tends to be prolonged, sometimes making it hard to fall asleep.

7. Kick the caffeine habit

Morning caffeine can linger in your system until it’s time to sleep. Coffee, tea, dark sodas and dark chocolate are the main offenders for most people.

8. Pay back debt

If you are chronically deprived of sleep, allow your body extra sleep time to make up for the loss. In these cases, even eight to nine hours each night may not be enough. Allow your body to catch up then commit to more consistent sleep patterns in the future.