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5. Exercise Regularly

People who work out regularly report deeper, more satisfying
sleep than their more sedentary brothers and sisters. Exercising on
a regular schedule and not within three or four hours of bedtime
is best for most of us.

All of this regularity may seem downright boring. But if you’re
having trouble sleeping, some adjustments here may enable you to
solve the problem without drugs or other therapies.

But whatever you do, experts agree . . .

6. Don’t Worry about It

There’s nothing worse than lying awake thinking about how
awful it is that you’re not sleeping, how much you need that sleep,
how bad you’ll feel tomorrow if you don’t get to sleep.

That is, of course, exactly what most of us do when we
can’t sleep.

Know that the occasional sleepless night is a natural reaction
to life’s stresses, and almost all of us will have our share along the
way. If you can’t sleep, examine your life for unusual sources of
stress that may be causing the problem. If a specific problem or
challenge is stealing your sleep, try the techniques we discussed
elsewhere to diffuse your anxiety.

If grief is causing your stress, know that both grief and stress
will abate with time, and with them your sleeplessness. Again,
your reaction is perfectly natural.

If Sleeplessness Persists . . .

If you’re concerned that a chronic lack of sleep may be robbing
you of efficiency and alertness, hurting your relationships, perhaps
even endangering your long-term wellness, first get a clear idea of

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