I used to struggle with insomnia a lot, but for now I (knock on wood) have it under control. The trick is to have a routine. Simply having a routine is more i

I used to struggle with insomnia a lot, but for now I (knock on wood) have it under control. The trick is to have a routine. Simply having a routine is more important than the specifics, I think. Mine is: - No caffeine after 3pm. - Lower the lights as much as possible half an hour before bed. - I have a playlist of Chopin nocturnes on my iPod I've been using for about 6 years now. I never listen to it except in bed. At this point my brain associates that music w/ sleep. Until I started doing this, I had a big problem with fast music getting stuck in my head and keeping me awake. - Read in bed until I feel sleep coming on. Again, routine is key. It especially helps when on the road, since your routine can help counteract the unfamiliarity of the surroundings.