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2. Stress and anxiety prevent you from letting go

When your thoughts are racing, it’s impossible to get restful sleep. If you wake up with a racing heart or a racing mind, your mind remains in “alert mode.”
Try the four-count breathing technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, then hold your breath for 4 seconds. This simple technique calms the mind and helps you fall back asleep faster. 

3. You drink too much before going to sleep

A large glass of water or a late-night herbal tea can be enough to wake your bladder in the middle of the night. Limit your fluid intake in the two hours before bedtime, especially those containing caffeine.
If this becomes a frequent occurrence, talk to your doctor: certain hormonal or metabolic factors can increase these awakenings.

4. That little glass of wine in the evening disrupts your sleep.

Contrary to popular belief, alcohol does not promote sleep. It may provide initial relaxation, but it then disrupts the sleep-wake cycle and causes awakenings in the middle of the night. The body, busy eliminating the alcohol, prevents deep sleep phases.
Opt instead for a relaxing herbal tea—chamomile, verbena, or linden—and be sure to stay well hydrated throughout the day.