You Need Around 7.5 Hours of Sleep. Plan Accordingly
No matter how busy you feel, pick a number (7 hours) and work backward. If you need to get up at 6:30, that means falling asleep by 11:30.
Stop drinking caffeine sometime in the afternoon. Stop using your devices about 30 minutes before you need to fall asleep. Then shut off the lights around 11:15. Relax. Let your mind wander. Don't think about going to sleep. Don't try to go to sleep. Just chill. If it takes you a long time to fall asleep, that's OK. Don't take a nap the next day. Just go to bed at the same time. Because as with most things, consistency is the key. And don't press snooze.
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