Do you often stay awake throughout the night or spend hours tossing and turning in bed? Then you need to sit back and read on. There’s no denying that most of us struggle to get good sleep; despite all efforts, getting a sound sleep often seems like a problem. Well, many people blame stress, busy schedules or excessive caffeine for not sleeping well. However, the real reasons are often habits that we do every day without thinking. If you wake up feeling like you did not sleep at all, you might be making some common mistakes. Here are some common mistakes and ways to fix them.Waiting to unwindMany people do things like work watch movies or do chores right up until bedtime. Then they wonder why they cannot sleep. Our brains need time to relax and get ready for sleep. What to do instead: Create a 30-minute buffer zone before bed. Turn off the lights put away screens and do relaxing things like reading a book, stretching or listening to calm music.

Checking the ClockImagine waking up in the middle of the night and checking the clock. This makes you think about how much sleep you will lose and it makes you stressed. Stress is not what you need when you are trying to sleep.What to do instead: Turn your alarm clock away from you and keep your phone out of reach. If you wake up, try to relax. If you are still awake after 20 minutes, get up. Sit in a dim room.Sleep WindowAfter a bad night of sleep, you might want to sleep in late or go to bed early. This can make it harder to sleep the next night. What to do instead: Wake up at that time every day, even on weekends. If you are tired, take a nap before 3:00 PM. Keeping your Bedroom warmA warm bedroom can make it hard to sleep. Your body needs to cool down to sleep well. What to do instead: Keep your bedroom cool between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Use blankets and sheets.Too much bright lightsBright lights can make it hard to sleep. This includes lights from phones and bright bathroom lights. What to do instead: Use dim lights in the evening. Use lamps with bulbs instead of bright lights.