Allow yourself to go to bed. Practice a good and routine sleep schedule
Try and deal with worries distractions several hours before sleep, rather than carrying that burden to bed
Develop a sleep ritual. Doing the same thing just before the bed tells your body to settle down for the night. It is good to take a warm bath preferably half an hour before bed time
Biological clock is in check by going to bed around the same time each night and waking up at the same time every day even in weekends
Create a restful place to sleep. Sleep in a cool dark room that is free from noises, which may disturb your sleep
Sleep on a comfortable supportive mattress
Exercise regularly: Regular exercise can help relive daily tensions and stress
But do not exercise too close to bed time or you may have trouble falling asleep
Cut down on stimulants. Consuming stimulants like caffeine in the evening can make it more difficult to fall asleep. It is also important to consume only easily digestible food since indigestion is one of the most important causes of Insomnia
Do not smoke. Smokers take longer time to fall asleep and wake up more often during the night
Mattress Maintenance
The Do's and Don'ts of Mattress Maintenance
Lay the mattress on a uniform surface only
Length and width of the cot should match with the mattresses
Turn your mattress head to foot once a month
Do not bend and fold or roll the mattress. This may weaken the bonding and eventually lead to sagging of the mattress
Treat your mattress with care
Sitting on edges or keeping heavy objects on it, could ruin its shape