While we all know the importance of sleep, not everyone gets enough of it. Unfortunately, over a third of Americans report sleeping for less than they should on an average right. However, there are some things out there you can do to improve not only the quality of your sleep but also help develop healthy nightly routines. This article is going to look at a few of them.

Get a Better Mattress

Perhaps the biggest influence on how well you sleep is your mattress. If you try to sleep on a poor mattress, you will generally be limited on how well you can sleep, even if everything else about your sleep environment is great. Your mattress should offer both comfort and support, be the right size, and fit your budget.

Also, in addition to what we have mentioned, be sure to think about your sleeping position when deciding which mattress to buy. For example, if you prefer to sleep on your side, be sure to find a mattress for side sleepers. It can be hard to know if a mattress is for you without trying it, so try and purchase a mattress with a generous return or exchange policy in case it doesn’t work.

Wind Down Before You Sleep

In order to get the best sleep, you want to give yourself some time to wind down and relax in the evening. If you try to sleep right after watching an action movie, working out or getting home from work, you won’t find a lot of success.

Your body takes some time to transition into “sleep” mode and relax after a busy and often-hectic day. Thankfully, there are a variety of things you can do to help your body and mind calm down and get ready for sleep. This includes doing some yoga, taking a bath, reading your favorite book or meditating.

Watch What You Eat Before Bed

Having a bedtime snack is something that millions of people do from time to time. However, you need to be very careful with what you decide to eat before you try to sleep. Some foods are just fine and may even help your sleep, while others will only hurt it.

Some of the things you should avoid eating include food that is too spicy, too heavy or full of caffeine. These can make it difficult for you to fall (and stay) asleep. They can either make your body uncomfortable, contribute to sleeping too hot or hurt your body's ability to naturally prepare for sleep.

If you do need to have a snack in the evening, it should be something relatively light and healthy. In addition to food, you also need to be careful about what you drink. For example, most people shouldn’t have coffee in the evening as it can make it difficult to sleep.

In conclusion, we hope that these tips have been able to help you improve your night routine and sleep better.