1) TEA/SMELLS
Non-caffienated tea, such as chamomile tea, can help calm you down and erase the stress from your day, helping you get to sleep faster. Also, some teas contain substances such as melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
As for the smells, it seems that lavender has been proven to improve the quality and quantity of sleep. I have actually tried lavender essential oil before sleeping. Although it didn't make me noticeably sleepier, I have been sleeping deeper off late. Maybe there's some truth to this then.
2) EXERCISE
Physical activity has been shown to improve sleep quantity and quality. For one, it tires the body out, allowing for a more regular sleep cycle. Also, yoga has been proven to help sleep as well; it relaxes the mind and body, improving sleep cycles. Basically, don't be a couch spud if you want some good Z's.
3) FIX YOUR ROUTINE AND ENVIRONMENT
We've all heard this one before; don't use screens for 30 minutes before bed, or at least set them to night mode. In addition to tricks like that, setting up a concrete routine can help you wind down and prepare to rest. This should include turning off devices and setting up the room in which you plan to sleep; make sure there isn't to much light, keep water and any essentials nearby (that aren't electronic; turn those off or put them farther away), and make sure it's quiet.
By implementing these measures, you'll (hoopefully) get a better night of sleep. Now, I am going to do just that.
Method 4: Stop procrastinating on things, like this post, so that you won't have to stay up late in the first place. :D
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