A good night’s sleep is a critical component of an active lifestyle and essential to maintaining energy levels.

This helps you to be productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced, and full of energy all day long. The way you feel when you're awake hinges completely on how well you sleep at night. Daytime fatigue and the cure to sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine. The over all quality of your nightly rest is largely dependent in your sleep schedule, bedtime habits, and day–to–day lifestyle choices.

Often times you will find that when you can't sleep, you have broken one of the rules found in the tips below.

The following are some tips from the Better Sleep Council:

• Keep a consistent sleep and wake schedule, including weekends.
• Create a bedtime routine that is relaxing. Try reading a book, listening to soothing music or soaking in a hot bath.
• Keep work materials, computers and televisions out of the bedroom.
• Exercise regularly, but complete workouts at least two hours before bedtime.
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol (like coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake.
• Finish eating at least two to three hours before bedtime. This gives your body plenty of time to digest before attempting to relax and sleep.