Your number 6 tip is the worst thing to keep me awake all night long. When my husband and I were having which we don't do any more, we could never do it at night for that reason. Thank goodness for menopause. Best excuse ever.

Now only to have a wife that is interested in sex !

I have had trouble sleeping, nearly all my life. I must say that there has been relief, with retirement. I realise it's a long, arduous route for some people who are still in their prime, but it seems that stress was the strongest factor which precluded a good night's rest. I cannot blieve how wonderful it is to go to bed without dreading long, sleepless periods. I also enjoy a nap most days. My daughter in law is a shift worker who takes Melatonin for sleep. It works for her very well when on day shift. She has not taken it when on nights, although I understand many people do so. My son is also a shift worker who has trouble for several days, with the switch from days to nights, so often feels exhausted and ill prepared for his busy life.

You can only do what you can do when on shift work. Sometimes you get what you can during the day so you can go back on shift at night. Sleep is sometimes elusive for this group of night workers. I rarely see any tips for us.

sleep habits can change as we age.all our routines are different .i find if you nap juring the day chances are you wont get much sleep at night.fresh air and a warm bath helps relax our bodies to rest at night.at least i find when i get more fresh the sleep at night is better.if i have to put a time on a nap chances are again i wont rest.

some important points. I love to read before sleep but sometimes find it difficult to put down a good book.

I've felt sleep deprived for awhile now and have always teased I'm going to lay down in the health room at work for a quick nap. I'm going to try it on Monday. As your article says, even if I simply lay down for 20 minutes it's a start.