Sleep

Sleeping is absolutely necessary for health. If you can't sleep, follow these tips

• Don't take any caffeine at least 5 hours before you sleep. Keep in mind some drinks have caffeine
• Sleep in a darkened environment
• Don't listen to energetic music before going to sleep
• Make sure your jaw is unclenched and your shoulders are loose
• Read a book before bed
• Breathe five times and count from 1 to 20
• If you still can't sleep, close your eyes and move your eyes back and forth randomly
• As a last resort, you can take Melatonin. Follow all instructions on the label.

If you can't sleep because of noise, do these things

• Get a white noise machine
• Apply foam padding to the walls and door.

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