Sometimes it can be hard to get a good night's sleep. Worries about work, to-do lists or family issues may keep you up at night. Add in a partner's snoring or an illness, and it may be even harder to sleep well. But there are things you can do to get better rest.

To improve your sleep, try simple self-care steps. Examples are going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day and taking time to relax before you go to bed. If you're thinking about using a sleep aid, find out all you can about it. Sleep aids you can get without a prescription can work for a sleepless night or two. But they're not meant for long-term use.

If it's hard for you to sleep well, talk to a health care professional about treatment options.