No-one likes waking up feeling as tired as when they went to bed. A large percentage of the population wake up and feel drained of energy, irritable, and want to go straight back to bed. If this sounds like you, perhaps you need to take a look at whether you are actually getting the quality sleep you should be. The tips in this article could help improve your life dramatically.

Make sure that your sleep routine is regular and that you follow a similar pattern each night. Getting to bed at the same sort of time will get you into a good sleep routine. Getting up at similar times is also important. Lots of people have awful sleep patterns and bed routines due to perceived demands on their time.

Avoiding spicy food is a good idea for those prone to reflux and heartburn. Big meals eaten before bed can sit in the stomach and cause digestion problems.

Reading a book is a really good way to unwind before falling asleep. To avoid over stimulating your brain, the watching of television or using the laptop in bed should really be avoided.

I find that playing some soft meditative music is a good way to get ready for sleep. Running a warm bath is a nice way to relax before you head off to bed. Not too hot though, as this will over stimulate your body.

Use your bedroom primarily to sleep. Using it as a general living are takes away from the real use of the room, for sleeping. Low noise levels are important to allow total relaxation. Loud noises like television should be avoided. Hot bedrooms are terrible for sleeping. Dark and cool is the best combination. Make sure you have a nice comfortable mattress and pillow.

Avoid drinking alcohol before you go to bed, it won't help in the long run. Alcohol can help you to get to sleep initially, but it's stimulant effects can affect your sleep during the night.

Caffeine is a stimulant that can be found in many drinks and sweets like chocolate. Avoid it before bed at all costs. Drink caffeine at your peril!

It is usually best to avoid caffeine for most of the day if you are suffering from broken sleep, or at least, consume none after midday. To remove half of the caffeine in your body can take up to five hours.

By following these basic steps, sleep deprivation could become a thing of the past.