- Adjust your bedtime, but be patient.
- Do not nap, even if you feel tired.
- Do not sleep in, and get up at the same time each day.
- Be strict about sticking to your sleep schedule.
- Avoid exposure to light before you want to sleep.
- Avoid eating or exercising too close to bedtime.
How do I get my sleep schedule back on track?
- Maintain a regular time for going to bed and waking up.
- The bedroom is for sleeping and intimacy.
- Get outside during the day.
- Avoid heavy meals, and stimulants before bed.
- Address stress.
- Eliminate light and noise.
- Clock watchers.
- Don't just lay there.
Can you reset your sleep schedule by staying up all night?
No, purposely staying awake all night or sleeping in on the weekends won't fix your sleep schedule. In fact, doing these things could throw off your sleep schedule even more.