The body really needs a good night's sleep.
You feel refreshed, energised, motivated and alert.
But there are times when you can't sleep for many different reasons which can make you feel drowsy, irritable and unsociable.
There are many factors which can affect your sleep and can cause problems with your sleep.
Stress When you're going through high stress levels at work or you're having problems with friends and family this can affect your sleep.
The stress levels that build up during the day make it difficult for your mind to relax at night.
It's only when your mind is fully relaxed that your body can fall asleep.
Distractions Having distractions such as TV's and games consoles in the bedroom make it difficult for your mind to calm down and relax before going to bed.
It also presents a distraction if you can't sleep.
Try to remove these distractions from your bedroom to aid relaxing and sleep.
Emotions Although it's not always possible, try to remain relaxed and as un-emotional as possible before going to bed.
Watching a film that causes your heart to race or becoming very upset before going to bed make it hard to relax.
Routine Your body clock is very sensitive and also very effective at helping you fall sleep.
By going to bed at the same time every night your body clock will soon fall into a rhythm and your body will become naturally tired at the same time each day.
If you're aware that any of the above factors are interfering with your sleep take action today.
Treat yourself to a good night's sleep tonight.