Trouble Shutting Off From The Day? Try Setting A Wind-Down Alarm

"This whole idea of us being on 24/7 is just not constructive for our sleep, and in many cases it's not necessary," naturopathic sleep doctor Catherine Darley, N.D., tells mbg.

Darley has seen patients benefit tremendously from designating a wind-down hour every night; one they can use to unplug from the day and gently saunter into sleep mode.

When the chimes (or peaceful tune of your choosing) go off, consider it your signal to start winding down. Turn off electronics and leave them to charge outside the bedroom, check off your nightly skin care regimen, and do the calming screen-free activity of your choosing. If you have a sleep-promoting supplement you like, this is your time to take that too.*

Once you've physically prepped for bed, it's time to get the mind involved. To do so, Darley recommends taking a few minutes to write down any lingering thoughts from the day. Getting in the habit of doing this consistently can help you put lingering worries to bed, so to speak, and get you in the right headspace for sleep. Once you release anxious thoughts, you can replace them with something more positive: a quick expression of gratitude, a calming meditation, a visualization that makes you feel held.