Helpful tactics for getting a good night’s sleep could, in some instances, backfire. For example, standard advice is to avoid looking at screens before sleep. However, lying in the dark while in bed can, for some, create a mental vacuum which can attract worry and overthinking. This can make drifting off to sleep more challenging. More information about potential pitfalls is provided in this article [here]. A take-home message is to use these strategies flexibly in a manner that best works for you.