Sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene is a group of behavioral strategies used to try to improve sleep quality, reduce insomnia or reduce hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) commonly used in a variety of chronic illnesses, or in otherwise healthy people with insomnia. Sleep hygiene is a self-help approach.

Strategies for improving sleep
Crawley and Chambers (2005) suggest:
 * Make sure you only sleep in your bedroom
 * Have a sleep routine
 * Try not to stimulate yourself just before bed
 * Avoid day/night reversal
 * Do not sleep too much and correct day/night reversal
 * Limit daytime sleeps