Night owl? 4 ways you can nudge yourself into going to bed earlier

Everyone rests better with an evening ritual, say sleep specialists, so try reading, doing a crossword or a set of relaxation exercises, as all that will help you drop off to sleep sooner. Photo: Christin Klose/dpa

There are so many great reasons not to go to bed early but if you find yourself regretting hours spent scrolling on your smartphone late into the night, help is at hand.

Here are four ways you can nudge yourself into getting an earlier night – trust us, your morning self will be grateful.