At the beginning of my career as a remote writer, I did a lot of writing and emailing in bed. But if you want to fall asleep quickly and sleep well, it's actually super important to make your bed a no-work zone. "Working or being stressed in bed creates an association that the bed is a stressful place. You have to love your bed," Dr. Dimitriu said. He noted that your bed should serve two primary purposes: sex and sleep. In fact, if you're struggling to fall asleep, Dr. Dimitriu recommends getting out of bed and doing something relaxing (such as reading a book), then going back to bed when you feel tired.