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15 things successful people do right before bed
These bedtime routines from leaders like Sheryl Sandberg and Bill Gates are key to a good night’s sleep and a more productive day ahead.
By Marguerite Ward and Erin McDowell
The last thing you do before bed tends to have a significant impact on your mood and energy level the next day, as it often determines how well and how much you sleep.
But it can be difficult to fall asleep if you’re stressed. This is especially true now, as many Americans struggle to cope with nationwide unrest.
There are some strategies you can adopt to help yourself relax before bed. Good bedtime routines are key for successful people, who depend on getting enough sleep to help them through their busy days.
Business Insider gathered pre-sleep rituals from business leaders like Sheryl Sandberg and Bill Gates. Here are 15 of the most effective.
They read.
Experts agree that reading is the very last thing most successful people do before going to sleep — President Barack Obama and Bill Gates are known to read for at least a half hour before bed.
