# How to Get Good Sleep

> Practical, honest guides to better sleep


## Posts

- [What to Do When You Can't Sleep: A Calm, Step-by-Step Plan](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/what-to-do-when-you-cant-sleep/): What to do in the moment when sleep won't come, plus the longer-term techniques behind CBT-I, the recommended treatment for chronic insomnia.
- [The Sleep Hygiene Checklist: 15 Habits Worth Keeping](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/sleep-hygiene-checklist/): A printable-style checklist of everyday habits that support better sleep, grouped by morning, daytime, evening and bedroom.
- [The Smart Napping Guide: When Naps Help and When They Hurt](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/napping-guide/): How long to nap, the best time of day, how to avoid grogginess and when naps might be a sign of something else.
- [Morning Light and Sleep: The Free Habit That Resets Your Body Clock](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/morning-light-and-sleep/): How daylight sets your internal clock, how to get enough of it on busy or grey days, and what to do with light in the evening.
- [How to Set Up Your Bed for Better Sleep](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/how-to-set-up-your-bed-for-better-sleep/): Mattress, pillows, bedding and temperature: how to tell if your bed is working against you and what to change first.
- [How to Get Good Sleep: A Practical, No-Hype Guide](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/how-to-get-good-sleep/): The habits that actually move the needle on sleep quality, in the order most people should try them, with no miracle cures.
- [Exercise and Sleep: How Moving More Can Help You Rest Better](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/exercise-and-sleep/): What research says about exercise and sleep, the best times to work out, and how to build an activity habit that supports your nights.
- [Eating and Drinking Before Bed: What Helps, What Hurts](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/eating-and-drinking-before-bed/): How meal timing, late snacks and evening drinks affect sleep, plus simple ideas for a sleep-friendly evening without strict rules.
- [How to Build a Consistent Sleep Schedule (and Actually Keep It)](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/consistent-sleep-schedule/): Why a steady wake time matters more than a perfect bedtime, and a step-by-step plan for shifting your schedule without misery.
- [Caffeine, Alcohol and Sleep: How to Enjoy Both Without Wrecking Your Night](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/caffeine-alcohol-and-sleep/): What caffeine and alcohol actually do to sleep, how to time them, and simple swaps that let you keep your coffee and the occasional drink.
- [The Best Bedroom Temperature for Sleep (and How to Get There)](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/best-bedroom-temperature-for-sleep/): Why a cooler room tends to help you sleep, a sensible starting range, and practical ways to cool down a hot bedroom or warm up a cold one.
- [How to Build a Bedtime Wind-Down Routine That Works](https://howtogetgoodsleep.com/bedtime-wind-down-routine/): Why your brain needs a runway before sleep, what to put in a 30 to 60 minute routine, and sample routines for different lifestyles.

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