Using a device with a bright screen in the hour before bedtime (e.g. a smartphone, a laptop)
Consuming drinks containing caffeine (includes tea, coffee, cola, energy drinks, hot chocolate) (try to avoid caffeine after 6pm)
Drinking alcohol (alcohol typically leads to interrupted sleep)
Eating a heavy meal less than 3 hours before bedtime
Staying in bed even if you can’t fall asleep (it’s better to get up and do something relaxing, then try again later)
Things that are known to improve sleep
Regular exercise
How many times a week? (it is recommended to do at least 3 x 30 minutes per week)
What time of the day? (it is best not to exercise in the 3-4 hours before bedtime)
Setting aside some ‘worry time’ each day to write down any issues that are bothering or concerning you, then deciding to leave those worries behind until tomorrow (make sure to do this at least one hour before bedtime)