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Everyday we face different obstacles at work and at home. Shutting down at the end of the day is sometimes peoples' main problem when trying to get a good nights sleep. Even when you arrive home sometimes you are still in work mode. Thinking about what has to be done the next day and what you have or haven't done. This can mean it takes you longer to get to sleep.Here are 5 simple ways to make sure that you get the best sleep possible. Have you ever gone to sleep wishing you could sleep and the moment you become tired the alarm clock goes off and you feel like you have only had about 5 minutes rest. This is a common thing.

1.Sometimes poor quality sleep isn't our fault, our partner can contribute to the lack of sleep we have. They could snore,move around in their sleep, steel the duvets and talk in their sleep. Don't worry there are several ways to deal with this. If your partner snores why not try nose breathing strips, you may be sceptical but there's no harm in trying. Alternately talk to your partner about the problems ask them if there is anything you can both do to get a better nights sleep, this may even be sleeping temporarily in another room or choosing to looking for CPAP supplies

2.Everyone watches television but doing this before you go to bed can make your mind worry even more. Hearing about things which are going on in the world such as wars, your favourite team being relegated or the fact the M6 has been shut ( which is the way you go to work) may strike fear in your heart as you know that's the way you travel to work. All of these things add to stress. Try and turn the television off at least half an hour before you go to bed and have a nice relaxing lye down.

3.Have a great place to sleep which is comfortable and relaxing. Getting a new mattress or pillow can do wonders for your sleep as your body will not feel the need to fidget as much. Try to cut out the light in your room not only does it annoy you but it also sends signals to your brain keeping it awake. Try not to drink fluids before going to bed as you will end up in the middle of the night needing to visit the bathroom.

4.Try to avoid any stimulants before bed such as cigarettes caffeine and alcohol. All of these things disturb your sleep pattern.

5.I know this sounds ludicrous but warm milk is said to help you to get off to sleep quicker. The reason is milk contains tryptophan which has a sedative like effect.

I hope that these simple 5 tips help you and your partner to get a great nights sleep, you'll probably be so relaxed now that you won't want to get out of bed in the mornings.