Americans dont get enough sleep when were not in the middle of a pandemic. But as the spread of coronavirus continues to impact our jobs, our finances and our well-being, its more important than ever to establish or maintain good sleep habits, which help the body fight off viruses and stay healthy .

You need your respiratory system working optimally. You need your immune system working optimally, and the only way that is going to happen is if your brain is going through healthy stages of sleep without interruption, Lauri Leadley, sleep coach and founder of Valley Sleep Center , told HuffPost.

Of course, thats easier said than done. The extreme stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic naturally is leading to a lot of sleepless nights. Thankfully, there are plenty of easy things to do to help you sleep better and reduce the amount of time you toss and turn.

Below, doctors and sleep specialists gave us tips for a better nights rest right now:

Enjoy natural light during the day.