Seeing this with one's own eyes is often a very effective way to engender a commitment to really work on getting as much regular sleep as possible.

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The sophisticated analysis comes into play when the pillow compares the previous night's movements to your regular sleep patterns (using its impressive ability to identify the bigger of two numbers), and if you had a more restless night than usual, it helpfully suggests that you try to squeeze in a nap or two during the day.

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So the most important element of establishing routines is to make sure that one's sleep is as regular as possible.

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Psychiatrists, therapists, self-help books - everyone recommends good "sleep hygiene", regular exercise, structured social activities and, above all, taking your medication daily and on time.

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They undertake special diets and cleansing routines, sleep on the floor and practice regular prayer.

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Scientific evidence shows that adequate night-time sleep is just as important as healthy eating and regular exercise for children to develop.

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