Doing the same things each night just before bed cues your body to settle down for the night. Sleep on a comfortable, supportive mattress and foundation. It's difficult to get deep, restful sleep on a sleep set that is too small, too soft, too hard or too old. Cut down on stimulants. Consuming stimulants, such as caffeine, in the evening interferes with falling asleep and prevents deep sleep.
Smokers take longer to fall asleep, awaken more often and experience disrupted, fragmented sleep.
Drinking alcohol interrupts and fragments sleep. Unwind early in the evening. Try to deal with worries and distractions several hours before going to bed. Create a restful sleep environment. Sleep in a cool, quiet, dark room on a comfortable, supportive mattress foundation.