I noticed that if I move away from the computer an hour or two before bed, I'm more able to fall asleep faster. Try spending a couple of hours before bed with Gary, just chilling and talking, it caps off the day nicely and gets you calmed down and ready for sleep.

I generally don't have a problem. Normally, my head hits the pillow and I'm out. If I'm not asleep in ten minutes, I've got insomnia. I don't fight it. I just get up and putter at something until I'm more tired.

Try and stop drinking coffee and regular tea 4-6 hours before bed, depending on your sensitivity to it.

Also, try setting your alarm and making sure you're up by a certain time. And if you're not used to a specific time, it might be hard at first. But if you started setting your alarm and getting up a 9 a.m., let's say, whether you went to bed at 3 a.m. last night or not, then your body will also start to adjust. Then you can push the time back an hour at a time.

And exercise is probably one of the best things you can do to help you sleep. I used to be able to survive on 6 hours sleep, but since hiring a trainer and working with weights, my body craves – demands – 8 hours.

Cheers
Michael