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12 Steps to Better Sleep

Whatever your personal trigger, you can put your snoozing back on track fast with our 12-step program.

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Once you’ve got your pretty new threads, don’t leave them in a heap when you get up in the morning. Aesthetics aside, taking a moment to tidy up may help you sleep better at night. In fact, 44 percent of people who make their beds daily report snoozing more soundly than those who don’t, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Researchers speculate that a messy room can make you feel more stressed and restless.

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