 When you're struggling with sleep in the middle of the night and you're wide awake you're laying in bed and you're thinking I've only got five hours left before I've got to go to work It's like trying to remember someone's name the more you strive to recall the more it slips away The conventional advice suggests that after approximately 30 minutes of restlessness It's beneficial to leave your bed step into a different room and engage in a calming activity Such as reading a book or listening to a podcast Avoid indulging in a late-night snack as it conditions your brain to stay alert