According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14.5% of adults have difficulty falling asleep and 17.8% report trouble staying asleep. Karen Z. Kowalski, a licensed occupational therapist and aging-in-place specialist, shares her advice for better sleep habits. The most common issues are inconsistent schedules, too much light or screen time at night, and stimulating activities in bed. The simplest fixes include a consistent wake-up time, dim lights, close shades, and stopping all screen time before bed. Even small changes like charging your phone outside the bedroom can improve sleep quality quickly. When problems occur at least three nights a week for a month, or if daytime sleepiness is affecting work, driving, or safety, should seek help.