Getting your body relaxed and ready for bed should be part of your bedtime routine. Not only does it help relieve all sorts of tension from the day, it can also help relax your mind. While you’re stretching, make sure to practice proper breathing techniques to get the most out of your stretches.

If you’re still having problems falling asleep, you can also add a few other options to your routine. Maybe your body isn’t getting enough exercise. If that’s the case, you should try to get in some easy bodyweight exercises such as sit ups, crunches, or leg raises. Do these exercises slowly and deliberately and about an hour before bed. You don’t want to do 100 sit ups right before bed as that will elevate your heart rate and body temperature, making it hard to fall asleep. Instead, focus on your form and your breathing.

You don’t have to spend too much time on your nighttime routine, but if you’re having issues going to bed, these rituals can help your body create an association between these activities and sleep. Just make sure to do these consistently to build up that good habit and you’ll be able to get better sleep in no time.