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To sleep better: the most evidence-backed change is keeping a consistent wake-up time every day, including weekends. Your body's circadian rhythm is anchored to your wake time, not your sleep time. Set an alarm for the same time daily for two weeks and don't nap longer than 20 minutes.
Your bedroom should be dark, cool (around 18°C is optimal), and quiet. Use blackout curtains or a sleep mask. Even small amounts of light suppress melatonin. Charge your phone outside the bedroom if possible.
Avoid caffeine after 2pm. Caffeine has a half-life of about 5 hours, so an afternoon coffee still has significant effect at midnight. Alcohol might help you fall asleep but it fragments sleep quality in the second half of the night.
For persistent insomnia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is more effective than sleeping pills long-term. It's available via apps like Sleepio or through your GP.
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