La Voz compiles tips for sleepless students with the help of Philip Boissiere, instructor of psychology at De Anza College.

1) Plan ahead: This allows you to avoid bad habits. “People will study or work in the bedroom which leads to poor conditioning around the bedroom,” says Boissiere.

2) Nap it up: Set some time to take a 10 to 20 minute nap at some point in the day. According to Michael Breuss, a clinical psychologist and author of “Good Night,” naps are a great brain exercise.

3) Tire yourself out: Jog around the block a few times or engage in some type of physical activity. Warning: in some individuals this might cause production of adrenaline, which will, in turn, create wakefulness.

4) Listen to music: Music has the power to calm and relax the muscles. Make sure it is soothing music and not music that may make your heart race.

5) Take a warm bath: Warm water soothes and relaxes your muscles. A cold bath will keep your body awake and alert.

6) Buy a new mattress: The right mattress will cause people to sleep as soon as they lay on it, but the wrong one can cause back problems, and an even bigger sleep deficit.

7) Read: While reading, your eyes will focus on the small print, which will tire your eyes out.

8) Sleep/Wake up early: Your body works on a conditioned sleep cycle. If you condition your body to sleep at 4 a.m., then your internal clock will adjust to this time.

9) Count backward from 1000: This may sound ridiculous at first, but give it a try. Chances are that by the time you reach 869 you will be in dreamland.

10) Force yourself to stay awake: “If you are having trouble sleeping, force yourself to stay awake, eventually the reverse will happen,” Boissiere says.