You follow all the rules. You go to bed at a reasonable hour, you put your phone away, and you even try to meditate. Yet, you still find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., your mind racing. The promise of a good night’s sleep feels like a cruel joke.
If you’re tired of being tired, it’s time to go beyond the basics. An effective sleep routine is about more than just a bedtime. It’s about sending consistent signals to your brain and body that it’s time to power down. Here are 12 sleep routine hacks that are backed by science and actually deliver results.
