11 things you're doing that are setting you up for a terrible night's sleep

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Tired at the office today? You aren't alone.

More than a third of Americans get less sleep than the seven to nine hours recommended for most people.

Some of the reasons for that are beyond our control - an unexpected visit from a friend or a young child can easily get in the way of a good night's sleep, regardless of your intentions.

But there are also things we do that can sabotage our sleep. And we can fix some of those behaviors.

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Here's how you might be setting yourself up for a terrible night's sleep - and what to do about it.