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Although she is a good sleeper normally, Dr Browning never takes her sleep for granted.

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Forcing yourself to sleep will be counterproductive and may even end up causing more harm than good.

“Reading switches my mind off the cares and worries of the day”, he added.

This effectively distracts him from the events of the long day and promotes relaxation and rest.

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This is something that she practices herself.

“Light has a huge impact on sleep and this is something Im particularly sensitive to.

I then typically spend an hour winding down before going to bed,” she adds.

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“I attempt to get sunlight almost as soon as I wake up.

Electronic gadgets including your phones, work laptops and gaming systems do this in two ways.

“Make your bedroom a sleep haven.

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This ensures that your brain develops an association between your bedroom and sleep.

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This helps him get restful sleep consistently every night.

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“My sleep routine starts with the same thing every evening,” says Dr Mercer.

This gives me a sense of closure on the day and distracts me from the stresses of work.”

“When creating a sleep routine, keep it personal and sustainable.

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Small, gradual changes are more effective than drastic shifts,” he adds.

This consistency reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle and supports optimal hormone regulation that controls sleep quality.

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