It seems like there is nothing worse that waking up in the wee hours of the morning and not being able to fall asleep. When I start thinking about work projects, things I need to get done around the house, or why my favorite sports teams are just not performing, it gets my brain going and my lack of sleep adding up. The next day tends to be a long, slow one as I battle the fatigue.
If any of this sounds familiar, here are 15 tips that can help you get back to sleep quickly, and make the following day a better one (or, at least a less tired one)!
It’s not pleasant to lie awake in the early hours worrying about everything from climate catastrophe to whether that was an inappropriate joke to put on that group chat, or whether you’ll ever sleep again – especially if it happens regularly. Here is some expert advice on how to stay calm plus what to do so that – hopefully – sleep will follow.