How to fall asleep earlier

For years, I had been going to sleep way too late, waking up tired. Two months ago, I decided that this was a ridiculous way to live. In addition, I am not that great a sleeper; I wake up 1-3 times a night guaranteed.

Anyway, I have greatly improved my situation by:

-setting a sleep schedule and sticking to it. Electronics off by 10, in bed by 10:30.
-NO NAPS.
-limiting liquids before bed so I don't have to get up in the middle of the night.
-Get up at the same time every morning.

You have to stick to the schedule. Even if you get into bed early and don't fall asleep for a bajillion years, you still have to get up early in the morning.

It took a few weeks for me to really adjust, but if you don't have sleep problems like I do, it will probably take a much shorter time!

I'm currently under the influence of one Unisom. Makes the difference of falling asleep with an hour and falling asleep at 3 am for me! Also Melatonin works really well, and is completely natural--that's what your body makes on its own to fall asleep.

I used to work twelve hour night shifts, that's the only reason why I have experience with sleep aides.

Yes, you can buy Melatonin in the vitamin/supplement aisle. I know NatureMade makes it. No more than like 10 bucks, if that. One is enough. Totally safe and effective

Melatonin!

I was recommended Melatonin by my old trainer. It works great for most people, but I happen to be one of the few that have a not so great effect of it. When I take it, without fail I wake up at 3 a.m. every morning and can not fall back asleep. I thought it was weird but if you Google it, it comes up. I have downloaded some of the sound apps-like rain, the ocean, thunderstorms etc. that smart phones have and I have found those help me get to sleep.

Wake up really early. If I wake up at 5am I am ready for bed by 8:00pm!