Gallery: 8 Of The Easiest Possible Ways To Get The Best Night's Sleep Of Your Life

Insomnia sucks. Unfortunately, about 10 percent of Americans have it. Even those who don’t have nights when they are tossing and turning, wondering if they will ever get a good night’s rest. If you’re a mom, you have a hectic work schedule or you simply struggle with getting six or more hours of solid shut eye, you might wonder if you’ll EVER know that it’s like to be a bona fide sleeping beauty.

First up, if you’ve been sleeping less than five hours a night for more than a month (and you don’t have a newborn in the house), make an appointment to see your doctor. Sleep deprivation can affect your health, if you’re not careful. But if you’re simply looking for a few proven ways to fall asleep faster (and stay asleep once you do), no worries. We’ve got you covered.