Sleep Tip #1
Minimize noise with earplugs or a sound machine and reduce light with window blinds, heavy curtains, or an eye mask.

Sleep Tip #2
Do not turn on bright lights if you need to get up at night. Use a small night-light instead.

Sleep Tip #3
Make sure your bedroom is well ventilated and a comfortable temperature (below 75°F and above 54°F). Optimal temp seems to be between 68°F -72°F.

Sleep Tip #4
Get aerobic exercise during the day to reduce stress hormones, but avoid anything too strenuous within three hours of bedtime. Regular exercise promotes deeper sleep.

Sleep Tip #5
Go to bed at a regular time and avoid napping late in the afternoon. If you need to nap, take a brief nap for 15-20 minutes about eight hours after you awake.

Sleep Tip #6
Stop working on any task an hour before bedtime to calm mental activity.

Sleep Tip #7
An hour before bed, take 20 minutes to do any chores that must be done, then dedicate 20 minutes for hygiene activities (brush teeth, wash face, etc.) and 20 minutes of meditation and relaxation.

Sleep Tip #8
At bedtime, keep your mind off worries or things that upset you; avoid discussing emotional issues in bed.