It's important to have a relaxing ritual to engage in before bed. Having an activity you regularly engage in before bed can help signal to your mind and body that it's time to sleep. Relaxation techniques before bed can also help the brain wind down. Meditating is an easy way to relax before bed. Try listening to a meditation on an app like Insight Timer, Calm, or Headspace. Deep breathing can help aid in sleep. Place one hand on your lower stomach and breathe in so your hand rises with each breath. Hold the breath for a count of three and then exhale. Try tensing your toes. Curl your toes in, count to 10, release, and then count to 10 again. Repeat 10 times. Relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation, can help you wind down before bed. You can find progressive muscle relaxation techniques online. PMR involves hyper-focusing on one region of the body at a time. This can help place you in the present moment, avoiding any troublesome thoughts that prevent you from sleeping. A warm shower or bath can also help with sleep. Consider hopping in the tub an hour or so before bed. Make sure the water isn't too hot, as this can actually be stimulating. Heavy meals a few hours before bedtime can cause indigestion and discomfort. This can result in an inability to sleep. Stick to light, healthy snacks before bedtime like whole grains, fruit, and low-fat dairy. Another common cause of insomnia is consuming certain sleep-disrupting chemicals too close to bedtime. Alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and nicotine are all well-established as sleep disturbers, and their effects can last as long as 8 hours. As a general rule, avoid caffeine after lunch, avoid alcohol within 6 hours of bedtime, and avoid nicotine (tobacco) a few hours before bedtime. Caffeine increases the firing rates of the neurons within your brain, causing more thoughts to race through your head. Alcohol consumption, while making many people drowsy leads to less high quality sleep. Coffee, black tea, green tea, hot chocolate, dark chocolate bars, most sodas, and energy drinks are sources of caffeine. Even caffeine-free energy drinks contain stimulants such as guarana, cola nut and/or ginseng. Avoid such beverages close to bedtime. Sugar is also a stimulant and should be avoided for at least an hour before bedtime.
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One-sentence summary -- Create a relaxing bedtime ritual. Watch what you eat before bed. Avoid using stimulants close to your bedtime.

Article: Playing games is a fun way to pass the time with loved ones when you can't go anywhere. Unwind together with classics like Clue, Monopoly, or Battleship, or try a more contemporary game like Grand Museum of Art, Cards Against Humanity, or Escape from Iron Gate. If you're not into boardgames, try playing cards or putting together a puzzle. You can also get active with a game like Twister or Charades! When you can't go out, video games offer an alternative form of escape. Plunge yourself into an immersive fantasy world with Skyrim or Final Fantasy, or build your own little paradise with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. If you're living with family or roommates, get a friendly competition going with a game of Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart. Play an MMORPG like World of Warcraft to hang out with friends online. A pandemic-enforced staycation is the perfect opportunity to finish up an art project or pick up some new hobbies. Create a painting, take an online knitting class, or order a calligraphy set online and start doing some beautiful lettering! If art supply stores aren't open in your area, hop online and have some delivered. Some arts and crafts stores offer curbside pickup so you can get your supplies without having to go inside. However, this service may not be available everywhere, so check with your local stores. Browse Pinterest or your favorite arts and crafts blog for project ideas and inspirations! If you're musically inclined, playing music and dancing are great ways to express yourself and get your body moving while you're staying home. Break out some instruments or crank up a quarantine playlist on YouTube and start grooving! If you like to dance with a partner, have a romantic living room date with your significant other. Dress up a little, dim the lights, and do some ballroom dancing.
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Break out the boardgames if you live with other people. Have a video game day so you can explore a virtual world. Do some crafts if you're the artsy type. Start a jam session or dance party in your living room to blow off steam.