Tips for Getting Better Sleep

• Get up at the same time each morning! Even if you fall asleep very late you should still get up at the same time each morning.
  
• Go to bed only when you feel tired.
  
• Develop relaxing pre-sleep rituals such as reading, taking a bath, brushing your teeth, letting the cat out, etc.
  
• Use the bed only for sleep and sexual activity.
  
• To avoid Sunday night insomnia-Monday morning blues' -- don't stay up late on weekends and then sleep in.
  
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol within six hours of bedtime. Don't smoke at bedtime.
  
• Hunger may disturb sleep so you might try a light snack before bed. A glass of warm milk contains a natural sleep aid called tryptophan.
  
• Exercise regularly. Get vigorous exercise such as jogging, either in the morning or afternoon, and mild exercise such as walking, two to three hours before bedtime.