I second the good bed idea. Haing a comfy bed helps tremendously. I still play hockey and come home rather late. Because I'm wide awake when I get home, I do a

I second the good bed idea. Haing a comfy bed helps tremendously. I still play hockey and come home rather late. Because I'm wide awake when I get home, I do a few things which helps me fall asleep faster than tossing and turning for hours. I take fairly hot shower and do some relaxation breathing in the shower. Afterwards, I stretch out for about 20 minutes. By the time I crawl into bed, my body is already slowing down and doze off quickly. I think the shower loosens my muscles, and the breathing helps relax my brain. The stretching also helps my body transition to a more relaxed state.