I've been having a really hard time sleeping lately and it's affecting my day. I don't have time for an intricate routine, and I don't want to see a doctor or take medications. Help me come up with some tactics for getting better sleep at night.
It can be incredibly disruptive to go days without adequate sleep. Fortunately, there are many things that can be done that are simple and don't require a doctor's visit or medication. Here are a few things you may want to try:

1. Maintain a good sleep schedule - Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every night and morning, even on weekends. If you can't fall asleep in 20 minutes from the time you go to bed, try getting up and doing something relaxing, then try again.

2. Watch what you eat and drink - Don't have heavy or large meals within a couple of hours of going to bed, and don't go to bed either hungry or stuffed with food. Also, nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol can all affect sleep, so keep an eye on those.

3. Make your environment restful - Try not to be exposed to light in the evening, especially right before bedtime. Keep the room where you sleep cool, dark, and quiet. Consider a fan for white noise, or earplugs. Doing calming activities right before bedtime, like taking a warm bath, can also help.

4. Be careful with daytime naps - If you do find you need to nap during the day, try to limit the naps to no longer than an hour, and try not to have naps late in the day. If you work at night, try taking a nap late in the day before work to make up for some sleep.

5. Add physical activity to your daily routine - Avoid being active too close to bedtime, but making sure you get regular physical activity can help promote good sleep. Also, spending time outside is helpful.

6. Deal with your worries - If you have things on your mind that you're worried about and can't resolve them before bedtime, try writing them down and setting them aside until the next day. Try some stress management techniques, such as meditation and organization.

Here's to good sleep!