Bill Gates answers questions after giving a lecture on international aid to parliamentarians and guests in the Robing Room of the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster, London November 10, 2014
Bill Gates answers questions after giving a lecture on international aid to parliamentarians and guests in the Robing Room of the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster, London November 10, 2014. The lecture, called ?The Case for Aid: A Conversation with Bill Gates? was given on behalf of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and in association with "Malaria No More UK", and spoke of the importance of aid in the fight against diseases including malaria and Ebola. Reuters/Tim Ireland

Successful people have bedtime rituals that maintain their intense focus and mental conditioning so that they always stay ahead in their chosen field. You can also practice these pre-sleeping approaches to always be ready for the next day's challenges.

1. Read

Successful people like Bill Gates have bedtime rituals that will enhance their knowledge as well as help them relax in preparation for sleep. Reading is one of the most common habits of millionaires because aside from making them feel sleepy at night, they stay updated about several issues concerning their business and other important global news, based on a report by LifeHack.

2. Light exercise

Many successful people like to take a stroll around the neighborhood or in their own backyard at night before going to bed to relax their mind. Career-driven individuals are usually stressed and think of various things throughout the day which can make it difficult for them to sleep at night. Light exercise will help put their mind into a state of relaxation, which allows them to rest better so they have more energy the next day.

3. Plan ahead

Successful people also have bedtime rituals that involve creating a schedule of the things they need to accomplish for the next day or week. This will help them organise things on paper instead of storing information in their brain, making it difficult to relax and sleep at night. Planning ahead will help you feel more at ease since you will not be forgetting anything.

4. Talking to loved ones

Goal-oriented individuals also enjoy communicating with their loved ones. It helps them air out stress and prevent bad feelings that they may be carrying the entire day. Find a hobby or leisure activity that helps you keep your mind off work in the final hour before going to bed.

Inc.com wrote, "That dose of positivity induced feelings of calm that allowed for more restful sleep."

5. Review accomplishments for the day

Benjamin Franklin reportedly asked himself the same question before going to bed, that is if he had accomplished anything good for that day. A timetable of his daily routine reveals that "Examination of the day" was a prominent part of his schedule before actual sleep. The same also shows that he starts his every day with a question, "What good shall I do this day?"

These simple successful people bedtime rituals should be practiced every day for best results. You can prevent and get rid of stress by doing activities that relax your mind and improve your quality of sleep.

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