9-24 You never get enough sleep

✣ Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of health problems and leaves you feeling grumpy. The inability to fall asleep also raises anxiety levels – making it even harder to nod off. ‘We can’t force sleep, and it gets worse the more we stress about it,’ says James.

✣ Creating a calming bedtime routine is key. Avoid caffeine after 2pm, practise relaxation techniques and go to bed at the same time every night. You could also use a weighted blanket. ‘Some people find that the heaviness helps them feel emotionally and physically secure. This lowers the heart rate, so you feel less stressed – putting the body in the right state to fall and stay asleep,’ says James. ✣ Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for insomnia – see your GP or try an app such as Bloom: CBT Therapy & Self-Care; seven-day free trial then £13.99 monthly,

App Store.