Lying in bed at night worrying about problems can make us all feel tense and make it harder to fall asleep. It can really help if you address worries during the day to allow your mind to relax and ‘switch off’ in bed. The strategy described below may help you to get to sleep more quickly. • Set aside fifteen to twenty minutes in the early evening. • Use this time to write down problems or loose ends that you have not had time to deal with during the day.