How can I sleep after an afternoon nap?

1. Get Out of Bed. It may not sound like the obvious thing to do, but if you can’t get back to sleep within 20 minutes or so, go to another room.
2. Don’t Stare at the Clock.
3. Make Sure It’s Not Too Bright.
4. Get Relaxed.
5. Try Biofeedback.
6. Keep a Sleep Diary.
7. Talk to Your Doctor.

Can I sleep at night if I took a nap?

If you nap in the morning, the sleep consists primarily of light NREM (and possibly REM) sleep. In contrast, napping later in the evening, as your sleep drive increases, will comprise more deep sleep. This, in turn, may disrupt your ability to fall asleep at night. Therefore, napping late in the day is discouraged.

How do I fall asleep after a nap?

How to go back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night

1. Get rid of bright lights or loud sounds.
2. Get out of bed and move.
3. Avoid staring at the clock.
4. Avoid checking your phone or other screens.
5. Meditate or try breathing exercises.
6. Relax your muscles.
7. Keep your lights off.
8. Focus on something boring.

How can I sleep later?

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1. Establish a quiet, relaxing bedtime routine.
2. Relax your body.
3. Make your bedroom conducive to sleep.
4. Put clocks in your bedroom out of sight.
5. Avoid caffeine after noon, and limit alcohol to 1 drink several hours before bedtime.
6. Avoid smoking.
7. Get regular exercise.
8. Go to bed only when you’re sleepy.

How can I trick my mind to sleep?

Busy Brain? Tips to Quiet an Active Mind for Sleep

1. 1 / 10. Not Sleepy? Stay Up.
2. 2 / 10. Put Off Paying the Bills.
3. 3 / 10. Make a To-Do List.
4. 4 / 10. Let Your Muscles Fully Relax.
5. 5 / 10. Slow Your Breath, Slow Your Mind.
6. 6 / 10. Make Your Bedroom a No-Screen Zone.
7. 7 / 10. Meditate.
8. 8 / 10. Call Out Your Worries.