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Bedtime isn ' t just for kids

Take a moment to reflect on how much care and attention parents of young children put into their child ' s sleep routines . Tired children just do not cope . And we , as adults , share in this sensitive experience of a shortfall of sleep .

A lack of sleep results in tiredness > tiredness reduces our capacity to cope with stress and everyday challenges > we carry our worries to our pillows where they are joined by other catastrophizing thoughts > which causes a lack of sleep . So , approach your sleep like a responsible parent and take from the wisdom of your younger self .

Other less philosophical and more practical tips for sleep hygiene include : sticking to a sleep schedule , avoiding caffeine and nicotine , avoiding alcohol before bed , taking a hot bath before bed and having a dark , cool ( in temperature ), gadget-free bedroom . 2