Lots of people who partake do so before bed. THC in your system during sleep impacts your sleep cycle. (More on that later.) Sure, being high before bed helps some people fall asleep. Unfortunately, some people come to rely on it and have difficulty falling asleep without it.

This t-break offers a chance to create new routines. Maybe “bedtime” is a concept that you think is just for kids. But we all can benefit from a bedtime routine. Good sleep is as much about your routine as it is about being tired.

If you are having trouble falling asleep, look at your routine. If you don’t have a bedtime routine, you can make one! Here are a few tips:

• Wear pajamas.
• Do something involving hot water: a bath, shower, face-wash or cup of herbal tea.
• Use the blue-light filter on your screen. (Blue light is a stimulant.)
• And avoid screen time 30 minutes before going to sleep.
• Try out a Non-Sleep Deep Rest video to help you fall asleep. There are many on YouTube, but here’s an example.

Sleep experts say that your bed should be used primarily for sleep. That seems obvious, but if you live in an apartment or dorm, your bed often becomes your table, your desk, and your couch. If sleep remains an issue, consider how you use your bed. It might help to stay off your bed until it is time to sleep.

Another helpful strategy is to avoid staying in bed if you can't fall asleep. If you've been lying awake for about 20–30 minutes, get out of bed and do something relaxing until you start feeling sleepy again. This helps your brain continue to associate your bed with sleep rather than frustration or restlessness.

While you're up, try to avoid screens, bright lights, and anything overly stimulating. Instead, consider a quiet activity like reading, journaling, or gentle stretching in dim light. Once you begin to feel tired, head back to bed and give sleep another chance.