13 Sleep Tips for When You Have Insomnia

Don’t stay in bed

After a restless night, the lure of the snooze button can be strong, but you’re better off getting up at your regular time in the morning. If your bedtime and wake-time schedule is erratic, you’re likely to experience social jet lag. That’s when your biological clock is out of sync with social time. Social jet lag comes with all the symptoms of regular jet lag, including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and insomnia. Rising at the same time every morning strengthens circadian rhythms. You might have a low-energy day, but you’ll be ready to nod off when bedtime arrives. This is my number-one tip for people with insomnia.