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by shameerc 3106 days ago
"Never get in bed and try to sleep because “it’s bedtime”. Only get in bed when you are dying to go to bed" This is one important thing I've learned. I try to read books until I feel sleepy and then go to bed.
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If I brush my teeth (+ all other things in preparation such as locking the door, feeding the cats, etc) and go to bed, then read (without disturbing my partner) then I am ready to fall asleep as soon as I feel tired.

However, if I stay up without brushing my teeth (+ the other preps) then I cannot go to sleep right away when I'm tired. Because I still got errands to do.

When I read in the first situation I am already lying in bed horizontally. In the second situation I am sitting. Also, while you're reading, you should use an e-reader without much blue light.