4. You watch the clock
According to sleep doctors, the worst possible thing you can do when you can’t fall asleep is to look at the clock. Watching time go by can cause anxiety as you are witnessing in real-time how many hours you have left before you wake up. This makes you feel alert, resulting in internal pressure to go to sleep already.
However, this can also create a surge of adrenaline, which is the opposite of your desired effect. Similarly, your hormones will begin to act up, bringing up different feelings of distress. This can strain both your body and mind, leaving you feeling tired and stressed out in the morning. If this happens to you often, it might be time to declutter.
Moving or removing clocks from your line of vision might help to alleviate anxious feelings. Consider putting your phone or other devices away as well to avoid checking the time.