I don’t know about you, but I struggle with insomnia. But here are a few tips and tricks that I use to get a good night’s sleep: 

1. Make sure your mattress is comfortable. A few years ago, we had a really bad mattress and it made sleeping pretty much impossible. We finally bought a new mattress and our problems were solved! We also got a really nice bedding sets and that helped too.
2. Keep the pets out. I find that my cat Breezie is especially annoying at night, trying to get my attention when I am trying to sleep. Worth it to shut the door!
3. Be careful what you eat before bed. I know if I eat anything spicy or chocolate before bed, I am going to have issues with being too awake and sometimes heartburn. So it’s worth it to plan out meals and snacks.
4. Stick to a sleep schedule. I tend to go to bed late at night, as I am up working, but I find when I go to bed at a more reasonable time, like 11 pm instead of 1 am, I feel much better in the morning.
5. Get a walk in a few times a week. If you don’t hit the gym weekly, be sure to take a walk a few times a week. This will not only relieve stress, it will help you sleep better.
6. Managing stress is essential. There is so much to deal with in this fast-paced world. Relaxing before bed, with my nice luxury bedding and a good book is a great way to rewind.
7. Turn off the electronics. I find myself reading on my iPad with the bright light or checking my email before bed. Its not only a distraction, it can wreck havoc on my sleep!
8. Know when to get diagnosed for sleep issues. If you are finding that you are snoring, waking up with a headache, dealing with being tired all day, you may want to talk with your doctor about visiting a sleep clinic. By staying overnight at a sleep clinic, a doctor can monitor and diagnose exactly what is going wrong with your sleep. With simple lifestyle changes, medications and sometimes a sleep mask, your sleep problems can be solved.