There are few things that feel as good as waking up after a long, deep sleep, feeling refreshed and renewed. In this life, this world, sleep always lags behind in our list of priorities. For me, work and my social life are two things that take away from my slumber, and even though I always (if possible) make time for a solid 8 hours of sleep, sometimes the stress of life keeps me up.

Mark's Daily Apple has a number of suggestions that you can do right now to ensure a decent sleep, including:

• Eat a light dinner. And make sure to eat a few hours before bed or your digestive system might keep you up.
• Have a glass of wine -- but not more than that. Alcohol can help lull you to sleep but if you drink too much, it can backfire and keep you up
• Eat some nuts. The magnesium will help with your slumber
• Write. Jotting down your feelings can help relieve stress
• Do something mindless before bed like watching TV.
  

If all else fails, I find a cup of warm milk sweetened with just a touch of honey helps. How about you?