1.  Keep a regular sleeping schedule, even on the weekends.  Going to bed and rising at the same time will allow your body to adjust to your sleep schedule and utilize the time you are sleeping as efficiently as possible.

2.  Relax before bed by taking a warm bath or listening to soothing music.

3.  Ensure that your bedroom is comfortable, cool, quiet and dark.

4.  Invest in a comfortable mattress, pillow and sheets.

5.  Do not work in your bedroom.  By introducing aspects other than sleep to your bedroom, it will cause you to think of those as you try to sleep.

6.  Avoid eating less than two hours before your bedtime.

7.  Regular exercise will help tire your body and increase the quality of your sleep; however, avoid working out directly before bedtime.

8.  Nicotine, alcohol and caffeine will induce poor sleep or keep you awake longer.  Therefore, avoid them as bedtime approaches.

9.  Try to avoid doing any strenuous mental activity directly before bed.  Specifically, it has been suggested that watching television, using a computer and talking on the phone elicits response brainwaves that prevent sleep.

10.  Make sure that your room is ventilated properly.  A sufficient air flow will help your breathing, which in turn solicits sleep.

11. Try natural sleep inducing herbal supplements like Gaba-V or Somnien to fall asleep fast.