Regain Control of Your Sleep: A Guide to Resetting Your Sleep Cycle

It is not uncommon for a sleep pattern to be altered. This can occur because of a late-night outing, for example. A messed-up sleep pattern can be a hindrance since many people have rigidly-structured schedules tied to work or school. Your sleep patterns are largely determined by the amount of light to which you are exposed. Darkness triggers a hormone called melatonin which makes you tired.

Things You'll Need

• Melatonin tablets (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Decide what time you wish to go to bed. Be sure to leave a reasonable amount of time between your bedtime and the time you need to wake -- seven to nine hours of sleep is recommended for an adult.

• 2

  Retreat to your bedroom about half an hour before you want to be asleep. Get ready for bed and make the room dark.

• 3

  Take a Melatonin tablet (optional), get into bed and relax. A hot drink may help you to fall asleep quicker.

• 4

  Repeat the process on a nightly basis, until you naturally become tired at the right time.