Some research points to sleep as being one of the determining factors to how long we’ll live – apparently, if we get enough, we’re less likely to be stressed or overweight. So get snoozing! Here’s our tips to get you in the mood.

1) Order a mobile masseuse: a professional masseuse calls to your house (with massage table in tow) and delivers a massage in the comfort of your own home – remember guys, massage lowers the stress hormone, cortisol, in your body so will send you off to zz- land in no time!

2) Take a hot lavender bath: proven to help promote sleepiness, this herb smells divine and research shows that it helps to induce sleep. The best time to take your bath? About two hours before lights out.

3) Say no to nicotine, nightcaps & coffee: cigarettes and alcohol are both powerful stimulants that will keep you jittery for hours. Although the alcohol may make you feel more sleepy initial, research shows that your sleep will be less restful than if you go booze- free to bed.

4) Go for a jog: working out increases the time your body spends in deep sleep – that time when your body repairs its cells and boosts the immune system. The time you workout is important – it shouldn’t be close to bedtime so aim to fit it in at least 2 hours beforehand.

5) Dine early: aim to eat before 6:30pm if possible – if your schedule won’t allow for that, then have a snack around 6:30pm and then try to eat only a light meal later, as your body will find it harder to rest while digesting large amounts of food.