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Avoid sleeping while working hours

Getting 6 hours of sleep may not be the problem -- maybe the problem is that those 6 hours are not peaceful enough. If so, try these methods to get a good night's rest: 

Avoid having drinks that contain caffeine or alcohol, for a few hours before going to bed. While, caffeine makes you feel refresh instead of sleepy, alcohol might interfere with your sleep pattern. 

Do not smoke, or take nicotine in any form, in the later hours of the day. This is because nicotine is a stimulant and can make it difficult for you to fall asleep. 

Ensure that when you sleep, your room is as dark as possible. The presence of light, even in a small amount, interferes with your sleep. At the same time, make sure to expose yourself to sunlight as soon as you get up. This will help your body follow a regular sleep pattern. 

Indulge in light exercise for 20-30 minutes, on a daily basis. However, make sure that you exercise either in the early morning or the early evening. Exercising at night is not good for a sound sleep. 

The deficiency of iron, especially if you are a woman, can lead to disturbed sleep or even lack of sleep. So, make sure that your body receives iron in sufficient quantity. 

Make a sleep schedule for yourself and stick to it as much as possible. Having deviations once in a while is okay, but don’t make it a habit to sleep or rise much earlier or later than your usual time.

Ensure that the state of your bedroom is conducive to sleep. Do not keep distracting things like TV, PC, and other such items in your bedroom. Even a ticking clock can interrupt your sleep.

Try to indulge in activities that help you feel relaxed. Listen to some soothing music, take a warm bath or sip a cup of herbal tea. All this is sure to induce sleep.