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Lying in bed for extended periods of time, trying and trying to fall asleep, will never help you to actually go to sleep. Insomnia is no fun. Here are some ways to help yourself fall asleep:

1. Distract Your Mind: If you have trouble sleeping, distract your mind by reading, watching a video or listening to a tape. Preferably in a different room.

2. Curtail Time In Bed: People who have trouble sleeping usually stay in bed longer than they should. This keeps them from having good, sound sleep. If you cut down on time spent in bed it may help you to sleep better and more naturally.

3. Manage Stress: Many times the stress that comes from everyday life problems causes an inability to sleep well. Doing a relaxing activity before bedtime can help to relieve tension and promote sleep. Take some time to think about the days problems and what you can do to solve them. With that behind you, your likelihood of keeping it off your mind while you try to go to sleep will increase greatly.

In addition, talking with a friend or trying relaxation exercises or meditation can help to lessen your stress and improve your sleep problems.

4. Designate A “Worry Time”: Something that has been shown to be especially helpful is setting aside a period of time during the day to worry about all the things that pop up in your mind. Use this time to sort out problems and come up with solutions. Thirty minutes in the evening, sitting alone and undisturbed, should give you the time you need to use this tool. Write down your problems in a list and put them on 3×5 cards. Take each card individually and come up with an attainable solution for the problem on it. Even solving one part of a problem can have a very helpful result on sleeping well.

Insomnia can be miserable and using these techniques can help you to overcome some or all of it.