Good sleep can reduce stress, improve alertness and even boost your mood, however, as sleep expert and clinical psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor explains, getting good rest requires some work.

"If sleep could be bottled and prescribed it would be hailed as the most powerful performance enhancer... on the market," says Dr. Kaylor.

While bottled sleep might be the stuff of science fiction, in her new book, If Sleep Were a Drug, Dr. Kaylor has the next best thing; attainable habit changes to make better sleep a nightly occurrence.

"Building healthy sleep habits, managing stress, and understanding your body's needs are the keys to long-term success," she advises.

And you can fit all the tips below into your routine, starting tonight.

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