Our sleeping patterns can affect how well we feel throughout the day.

If we have quality sleep, we wake up feeling refreshed. We are better able to cope with challenges and come up with better ideas, and we get along better with the people around us. In contrast, when we don't get quality sleep, we can feel fuzzy and irritable, and it can also lead to increased anxiety and depression.

At different times in your life you can experience changes in your sleep patterns - like during adolescence and times of stress, having a new baby, or going through menopause. There are lots of different things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep, from changing the light in your room to keeping a sleep diary.

You might like to ask people you know if they have trouble sleeping. They may have some good tips to share. You’ll also find many online resources like forums, apps, and chat rooms where you can pick up ideas and share your story as well.

So, how well are you sleeping?