Important tips for beauty sleep

• Do not nap during the day
• Limit caffeine and alcohol
• Don't smoke
• Expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening
• Exercise early in the day
• Check your iron level
• Make sure your bed is large enough and comfortable
• Keep your bedroom peaceful and comfortable
• Avoid nicotine (e.g. cigarettes, tobacco products). Used close to bedtime, it can lead to poor sleep
• Make your bedroom primarily a place for sleeping
• Hide your clock
• Keep a regular schedule
• Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before your regular bedtime
• Incorporate bedtime rituals
• Eat only a light snack before bed
• Drink warm milk before bedtime
• Jot down all of your concerns and worries
• Avoid caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake
• Go to sleep when you are sleepy
• Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows
• Avoid "over-the-counter" sleep aids
• Do visualization
• Get out of bed if unable to sleep
• Don't do anything stimulating
• Avoid alcohol close to bedtime. It can lead to disrupted sleep later in the night
• Get up and eat some turkey
• Consider changing your bedtime