Getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep is important, but can be difficult due to a variety of reasons. Creating a sleep hygiene, or sleep routine can help to train your brain for sleep every night. It's almost like sleep training for adults. It's a series of routines that you do everyday to let your brain and body know that it's time to go to sleep. These routines should help relax you and calm your mind down for a good night's rest.
If you've got a good sleep environment, but still have trouble going to sleep, then it could be due to the fact that you need to increase your relaxation before bed. A great way to do that is by applying sleep lotions or soaking in a bath with calming compounds. Here is a list of the best lotions and bath soaks to help you sleep all night.