•Get out of bed and do something relaxing that might make you feel drowsy – like reading or playing a repetitive game like Sudoku. Keep the lights low and go back to bed after 30 minutes or so (or sooner if you start feeling sleepy). • Avoid technology, like phones, computers, or TV. Brightly lit screens can mislead your brain into thinking it's time to wake up. And anything that stimulates your brain – from a text conversation to a video game – also can kick your body into wake-up mode.