[mrpoptart]

Sleeping takes practice like any other skill. If your bedtime is erratic, if your sleep pattern is erratic, if your environment is erratic, your brain isn't sure when it's time to go to bed.

Pick a time for a week and go to bed then regardless of anything else. Try to limit light exposure for the hour before sleeping (no phones in bed) and see if that helps. The more consistent you can be, the more consistent your sleep will be.

[stephengillie]

I hate the "no phones in bed" rule, and literally everything I do is PC-based or phone-based, so I stare at one screen or another right until I sleep. The f.lux and Twilight (Android) apps have been very helpful at making me feel more naturally tired when I should be.

Additionally, the Sleep as Android app makes for a great way to track and log sleeping patterns, and has a nice adaptive alarm.

[wging]

I have found that f.lux is not enough. Better than nothing, but not nearly as good as avoiding screens.

[sheepmullet]

"I hate the "no phones in bed" rule, and literally everything I do is PC-based or phone-based, so I stare at one screen or another right until I sleep."

If you have trouble sleeping then it is a very good rule.

[sarwechshar]

That's interesting because I tend to use devices in bed too but find my sleep time varies. I'll give the f.lux and Twilight apps a go!