Reposting this from Vital Juice. Great advice for those who stress about falling asleep:

Double-fist. For every glass of holiday cheer, drink a glass of water. “Alcohol may make you sleepy, but it keeps you out of deep sleep,” explains Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleep. “Doing ‘a glass for a glass’ slows down the amount of alcohol that goes into your system, and helps you avoid dehydration.”

Count this. When you’re lying awake, “Count backward from 300 by threes,” recommends Breus. “It distracts you from all your other thoughts and worries. And it’s so doggone boring, it puts you right to sleep.”

Stretch out. Exercise promotes better sleep, so fit it in if you can–but if not, “Do stretches in bed,” recommends Breus. “Tight muscles actually keep you awake because it’s hard to get comfortable.”

Heat up. “Sitting in a tub that’s over 100 degrees for more than half an hour prompts a relaxation response,” says Breus. Bonus: “When you get out and your core temperature settles back down, your brain releases melatonin”–which helps to regulate your sleep cycle.