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How you slept last night has a huge effect on how your day is going to be when you wake up. If you are having trouble sleeping lately, these tips might help you. So without any further ado, let’s begin.

1. Get enough sunlight- It has an effect on your brain, body, and hormones, allowing you to stay awake while also letting your body know when it's time to sleep. During the day, bright light or natural sunshine helps to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm. This enhances daytime energy as well as the quality and length of overnight sleep. Daily sunlight or artificial bright light found to be helpful in issues like insomnia etc.

2. Use blue light filters at night time- Nighttime light exposure has the opposite effect. It tricks your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. There are several ways to do that such as using apps on your laptop or smartphone which filter blue light or maybe wear a glass that filters it.

3. Don’t consume caffeine at least 4 hours before bed- Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, making it difficult for your body to rest naturally at night. Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, making it difficult for your body to rest naturally at night. Caffeine levels might stay high in your blood for up to 8 hours. As a result, consuming a lot of coffee after 3–4 p.m. isn't a good idea, especially if you're caffeine-sensitive or have difficulties sleeping.

4. Stop long naps in the daytime- I don’t think I have to explain this in detail- Sleeping for more than 2-3 hours in the daytime will surely going to affect your sleep at night. However, naps up to an hour are proven to be good for your productivity in the daytime.

5. Don’t consume alcohol- Having a few drinks late at night might have a negative effect on your sleep and hormones. Sleep apnea, snoring, and interrupted sleep patterns are all known to be caused or exacerbated by alcohol. It also affects melatonin synthesis at night, which is important for your body's circadian rhythm.

6. Take a Luke-warm shower- Before night, take a Luke-warm bath, shower, or foot bath to relax and increase your sleep quality.

7. Sleep Meditation- There are a lot of sleeping meditation guides are available on the internet. Clearing your head via practicing mindfulness will help you sleep without worries and thoughts racing in your mind.