Probably the most important consideration to take into account is your bed. Choosing the right bed is key to getting a good night’s sleep; the bed must not be too soft, too hard or too small and provide you with adequate support that is both comfortable and relaxing.

Going to bed and waking up at a similar time each day will also help to programme your body and provide you with a regular sleeping pattern. Your bedroom should also be as quiet and dark as possible and have a steady temperature i.e. not too hot or cold.

Sleep experts recommend that you also cut down on stimulants such as tea and coffee, particularly in the evening, as these can affect your sleeping patterns and could prevent you from reaching a deep sleep state.

Another good tip is to try and relax before going to bed, this will help both your body and mind. If all of the above doesn’t help, or you still cannot sleep, don’t lie there and worry about it; get out of bed and do something that is relaxing, then when you feel sleepy again head back to bed.