Sleep like a baby? Try the following suggestions for better sleep ….
Experts have standard rules on what is known as sleep hygiene: The room should be cold but not too cold; it should be dark and quiet; and you should follow rituals that signal it is time for bed. Brushing oneâ€
KEEP YOUR BEDROOM DARK AND QUIET.  Use black-out shades, an eye mask, and ear plugs to shut out the world while your body sleeps.
FIND THE OFF SWITCH.  Turn off the computers, tablets, televisions, and smartphones an hour before you go to bed.  Studies show the artificial light coming from such devices can keep you awake and make it difficult to feel drowsy.
AVOID CAFFEINE AFTERNOON.  Watch out for hidden sources of caffeine, such as medications, chocolate, and dessert drinks.  Try green tea if you need a pick-me-up in the late afternoon because it only contains 20 mg of caffeine.
NO BOOZE BEFORE YOU SNOOZE.  Donâ€
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CREATE A ROUTINE. Â Control your sleeping pattern. Going to bed and waking up at roughly the same time every day, with few exceptions works best.
SLOW DOWN.  Encourage everyone in your house (including yourself!) to start winding down at a reasonable hour by doing something relaxing, like reading a book, taking a bath, or having a warm mug of herbal tea.  Youâ€
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Aptos Psychologist:Â Try reading the phone book sitting in a comfortable chair with a low light before you trundle off the bed.
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