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Expert Advice for Getting A Good Night's Rest. 'Newsweek' spoke with experts to find out the secret to getting a good night of sleep. Lauri Leadley, clinical sleep educator, founder, and president of Valley Sleep Center, suggests avoiding heavy, protein-rich meals before bed time. "Eating a protein-rich heavy meal before bed can actually cause your body to work harder to digest the food, which can lead to discomfort and difficulty falling asleep." "Give your body two hours after dinner to wind down for sleep." Cali Bahrenfuss, sleep technologist and owner of Delta Sleep Coaching, says that checking the clock too frequently can also affect sleep quality. "If you are someone who wakes in the middle of the night, automatically looks at the clock, and gets discouraged or frustrated right away, eliminating the clock from your view may be a great way to minimize negative thoughts before they happen.", Cali Bahrenfuss, sleep technologist and owner of Delta Sleep Coaching, via 'Newsweek'. Bahrenfuss also recommends getting out of bed if you're not feeling sleepy. "This can help remind your body that the bed is for sleep only, and it can allow you to reframe your thoughts from a negative space into a more relaxed space." "Leaving the bedroom and doing a relaxing activity until you're sleepy again can help remind your body what the bed is for.", Lauri Leadley, clinical sleep educator, founder and president of Valley Sleep Center, via 'Newsweek'. According to 'Newsweek' experts, another golden rule is not to use any devices one hour before bed, as blue light can suppress melatonin production, necessary for regulating sleep. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT