TIPS FOR GOOD SLEEP

Sleeping on a comfortable bed is of utmost importance for a good peaceful sleep.
Avoid short naps during the day as it may upset the natural body clock.
Keep regular sleeping and waking time, this will make your body expect sleep at the same time every day. Keep up the schedule even during weekends.
Avoid looking at the watch or clock which attracts your attention and make you feel anxious about time elapsed before you get sleep.
Do not avoid sleep when you are sleepy.
Relaxation techniques like meditation, breathing exercises help to relax the mind and body and aid in getting a good sleep.
Avoid activities like office work or any other stressful activity etc. in the bedroom before you sleep. This can affect your sleep by causing increased mental activity.
Do not perform any strenuous physical activities or exercises before sleeping, this can delay sleep.
If you do not feel sleepy, do not get perturbed by it, try relaxing on the bed. Keep the room dark and avoid any noise that can disturb sleep.
Avoid stimulating activities like watching TV, using the computer, job related reading or work at bedtime.
Limit the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, and smoking they interrupt normal sleep pattern.
Avoid heavy meals before bedtime. Preferably eat your dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before sleeping.
Keeping a journal and noting down your worries helps prevent recurring thoughts about them during sleep.
Avoid drinking two hours before bedtime. It'll help prevent the sleep disturbing mid-night bathroom trips.
To help regulate body’s natural biological clock expose yourself to bright light/sunlight soon after awakening.
Exercise daily preferably early in the morning this enables you to sleep well.
Avoid self medication and various other over-the-counter products to put you to sleep.