Behavioral Management of Sleep

Since you can’t “do sleep,” trying to force its onset will only cause the opposite to occur. Instead, try to shift focus away from sleep. Read, watch TV, focus on breathing, thumb through a magazine or book, or listen to soothing music. Shifting focus to activities that are non’stimulating to you, will relax the mind and body, and allow sleep.
Sleep Restriction – Limit time in bed to match actual time needed for sleep. Start with 5-6 hours only and increase by 30 minutes at a time only if sleeping most of the time when in bed.