A deep sleep is something we all crave, but with the demands of our busy lives, it's often maddeningly elusive. But according to this article on Prevention, a good night's sleep can be yours, provided you identify the sleep thieves in your life and address them. What are the sleep thieves, you ask? Here are a few things that might be keeping you from your slumber:

• And over-active mind
• Disrupting your sleep schedule by sleeping in on weekends
• A noisy or restless sleep partner
• Hormones
• Hunger

To find out more about fighting over sleep thieves, click here.

For me, avoiding caffeine and alcohol is essential to a good sleep, and a cup of herbal tea before bed never hurt either. How do you make sure you get the best sleep possible?