- Maintain a regular sleep schedule; get up and go to sleep the same time every day.
- Get plenty of bright light exposure, particularly natural daytime light.
- Decrease fluids several hours before bedtime.
- Go to the bathroom before getting into bed to sleep.
- Use your bed only for sleeping and intimacy with your partner.
- Set the thermostat for a slightly cool bedroom temperature for sleeping.
- Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine a habit.
- Lie down to sleep only when sleepy.
- If you are unable to sleep after 15 minutes, get out of bed and engage in a relaxing activity like listening to music, meditation or reading until you are sleepy.
- Keep lighting and noise at comfortable levels when trying to sleep.
- Sleep as much as needed to feel refreshed, but avoid spending too much time in bed.
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