3. Make time for movement

We get it, it’s tough to motivate yourself to lace up those trainers when it’s lashing down outside but rather than stopping entirely, try switching up your workouts in sync with the elements. If you do, you’ll be rewarded with better sleep.

“If you enjoy running outside but the muddy wet conditions are not conducive, then opt for a different exercise; get on a treadmill (not quite as nice as being outside but a good substitute), change to brisk walking, join a yoga class or try the gym,” suggests Joaquim. “Think about where you can bring ‘exercise snacks’ into your day. Take the stairs instead of the lift, park further away from the office or shop entrance, get off the bus a stop early, and so on. Take any opportunity you can to move your body – do a few squats while the kettle boils, hold a plank when the adverts are on, do some deep belly breathing at the traffic lights.”

4. Adjust gradually to time changes

In just a few weeks, we’ll be switching our clocks back an hour, in line with daylight saving time, and this can throw our sleep even more out of whack. So, now’s the time to prepare for the change slowly and gradually.

“As daylight hours shorten and we approach the hour change, make small adjustments to your bedtime to align with the earlier timings,” advises Taylor. “This gentle transition helps your body and brain acclimatise to the new schedule, making it easier to adapt to shorter days and minimising the impact on your sleep quality.”

7 autumnal sleep hacks that could revolutionise your rest this season – without costing you a penny