How to Fall Asleep Easier As a Teen

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Don't check the time.. Do breathing and visualization exercises to relax.. Create a night-time ritual before going to bed.

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1

Don't check the time.

Step 1

Don't check the time.

2

Do breathing and visualization exercises to relax.

Step 2

Do breathing and visualization exercises to relax.

3

Create a night-time ritual before going to bed.

Step 3

Create a night-time ritual before going to bed.

4

Have a small, high-carb snack.

Step 4

Have a small, high-carb snack.

5

Read something relaxing or boring.

Step 5

Read something relaxing or boring.

6

Take a hot shower, if you haven't already.

Step 6

Take a hot shower, if you haven't already.

7

Write a list or write in your journal if your mind is racing.

Step 7

Write a list or write in your journal if your mind is racing.

8

Use your bed only for sleeping.

Step 8

Use your bed only for sleeping.

9

Keep your room cool at night.

Step 9

Keep your room cool at night.

10

Dim and turn off the lights in your bedroom.

Step 10

Dim and turn off the lights in your bedroom.

11

Turn off your electronics or take them out of your room.

Step 11

Turn off your electronics or take them out of your room.

12

Do your best to keep your room clean.

Step 12

Do your best to keep your room clean.

13

Use soothing scents in your room.

Step 13

Use soothing scents in your room.

14

Try not to stay up and sleep in more than 2 hours on the weekends.

Step 14

Try not to stay up and sleep in more than 2 hours on the weekends.

15

Stay away from caffeine 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.

Step 15

Stay away from caffeine 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.

16

Begin your relaxation routine about an hour before bedtime.

Step 16

Begin your relaxation routine about an hour before bedtime.

17

Power down your electronics at least an hour before bed.

Step 17

Power down your electronics at least an hour before bed.

18

Shower and brush your teeth to let your body know it's bedtime.

Step 18

Shower and brush your teeth to let your body know it's bedtime.

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