Problems · Sleep

Fall asleep faster. Stay asleep longer.

Poor sleep is rarely about willpower. It's about light, stress, routine and the small inputs that compound across a week. This page brings together the practical fixes, the tools people actually keep using, and the trusted businesses that can help when the basics aren't enough.

Common symptoms

  • Trouble falling asleep
  • Waking at 3am and not getting back to sleep
  • Daytime fog and low energy
  • Mood swings or short fuse
  • Relying on caffeine just to function

Common causes

  • Inconsistent bedtime and wake time
  • Late caffeine or alcohol
  • Screens and bright light at night
  • Unmanaged stress and racing thoughts
  • Underlying conditions (apnoea, hormones, pain)

Practical improvements

Start with one. Run it for two weeks. Then add another.

Anchor your wake time

Same wake time every day — even weekends. It's the single biggest lever for circadian rhythm.

Get morning daylight

10–20 minutes of outdoor light within an hour of waking. Skip the sunglasses.

Cut caffeine after midday

Caffeine has a 5–7 hour half-life. An afternoon coffee is still active at bedtime.

Build a 30-minute wind-down

Dim lights, no email, no doom-scroll. Read, stretch, breathe — anything that signals 'done'.

Cool, dark, quiet room

Aim for 17–19°C, blackout curtains, and earplugs or white noise if you need them.

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