Sleep heals our mind and body, but in today’s fast-paced and distracted world, many people are sleep deprived, wreaking havoc on their attention spans, mood and brain functioning. Less sleep also results in weight gain, distress and risk of insomnia.

1. Positive distractions: Let your imagination get into engaging scenery and situations that help you move into a dreamy state.
2. Allow the anxiety: If a certain stressful event or situation is keeping you awake, try to relax and allow it to come to you...

1. Daily meditation: Having a daily meditation practice, be it mindfulness, a mental body scan or even chanting is crucial.
2. Away from the bed: If you are unable to sleep, try to change your place, as the bed has to be associated with sleep.

1. Eliminate distractions, like your smartphones or tablets, that hinder sleep by their radiation, constant notifications and the blue light they emit.
2. Don’t pressure yourself to sleep and instead focus on calming your mind and practicing min...