Falling asleep can be quite challenging for many individuals, and people often find themselves tossing and turning, yearning to drift off.
Adopting a bedtime routine every night could help with getting to sleep.
Sleep expert at Mattress Next Day, Martin Seeley said getting into a routine helps stimulate your "brain and mind".
Martin advised: "[It is] one of the most effective ways to drift off to sleep. With the act of engaging in the same calming activities each evening, your brain [has] time to unwind and rest."
A bedtime routine can help people fall asleep
GETTYConsider reading a book, stretching or meditation as it can help your mind relax and the transition to sleep easier.
The expert said: "Over time, this consistency helps your internal body clock and allows you to fall asleep more naturally.
"Another effective method is practising breathing techniques while in bed. One well-known method is the 4-7-8 breathing technique, where you inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, and exhale slowly for eight seconds."
This method helps slow down your heart rate, decreasing your stress levels and making you feel calmer.
Focus on having a good sleep environment by setting the temperature of your room correctly.
Martin explained: "The body naturally lowers its core temperature when preparing for sleep, and a cooler room can support this process.
"Keeping the room temperature between 16-18°C is recommended for optimal sleep conditions."
Aside from methods before bed, diet plays a "key role in sleep quality".
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The expert said 16-18°C is the optimum temperature for sleep
GETTYMartin said: "Foods high in protein and fibre, such as lean meats, eggs, nuts, beans, fruits, and whole grains, have been linked to longer and better-quality sleep.
"There are also certain sleep-enhancing teas that can help you drift off, such as chamomile, which has a mild sedative effect and is excellent for calming nighttime anxiety."
Avoid having foods heavy, fatty or salty as this could disrupt sleep by making digestion more difficult and increasing body temperature.
Having dinner at least a few hours before bedtime will allow your body time "to digest food properly".
