Turn off all lights: Even a dim standby light from the TV or computer screen can ruin your sleep. Make sure it’s as dark as possible in your bedroom.

Drink something that calms you down: Chamomile and lavender have historically been used in herbal teas to combat sleep problems. The herbs are said to have a calming effect. Some also believe that a glass of milk makes it easier to fall asleep.

Don’t look at the clock: When you turn around and pick up your phone only to discover that it’s five o’clock and you have to get up in three hours, it’s hard to just forget that information. Then you’ll not only be wide awake, but also anxious.

Don’t look at screens: Your mobile phone, and also your computer tablet and computer, ruin your night’s sleep, as several studies have shown. One of the latest studies is from the University of California, which specifically investigated the connection between mobile phone use and nighttime sleep.

Banish all negative thoughts: “I’ll never be able to handle that important meeting tomorrow if I don’t go to sleep now.” These kinds of negative thoughts only help keep you awake. Instead, tell yourself that you can handle the lack of sleep. A night of less sleep is not a disaster.