Take more breaks at work, put your head in the freezer … an expert’s eight simple tips for better sleep | The Guardian

Sleep strengthens the immune system, regulates mood and metabolism, and can help you be more productive, patient, and creative. It sharpens the mind and may help you live longer. 

“One of the most powerful things you can do for your body is to sleep. “It’s vital to prioritize that,” says Aric Prather, author of The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription. Prather, a psychologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco, uses cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia. 

• Start keeping a sleep diary 
• Manage your expectations 
• Wake up at the same time each day 
• Let yourself wind down 
• To sleep better at night, start with your days 

• Test your sleep drive 
• Investigate other possible issues 
• Fight for your right to sleep 

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/05/take-more-breaks-at-work-put-your-head-in-the-freezer-an-experts-eight-simple-tips-for-better-sleep