Rules For Good Sleep


  1. good bed
  2. good pillow & position
  3. use a sleep mask
  4. ear plugs
  5. large meals earlier small meals later
  6. hydrate well early in the day and limit after 6pm
  7. alcohol late & rarely
  8. no caffeine after 2pm
  9. exercise daily but not too late
  10. wake up same time each day
  11. go to sleep same time each day
  12. get sun when you wake up (more important than previously realised)
  13. no naps (worst case less than 1 hour and end before 3pm)
  14. room should be dark, cool and quiet with airflow
  15. warm shower before bed
  16. avoid blue light before bed
  17. have a wind down routine, sleep rituals
  18. get up when failing and try again in a bit
  19. no visible clock in room
  20. bed is for sleeping