3. Power down

If you do decide to catch up on your favorite show, don’t do it on your computer or tablet. 

Even just a few seconds of exposure from a blue light-emitting device an hour before bed can disrupt the melatonin rhythm, a rhythm that is so critical to helping us fall asleep, stay asleep ...

• Develop a “power down” ritual before bed: shut off all electronics an hour or two before sleep and resume all work early in the day, to calm your mind.
• Use relaxation techniques: proven methods include daily journaling, deep breathing exercises, meditation, exercise, and keeping a gr...

• Step away from the screens. The blue light from electronics interferes with the production of melatonin, a hormone necessary for restful sleep.
• Read a book. Six minutes of reading can ease the tension of stress in the human body and calm your nerves.
• Reflect ...