The secret to feeling good after a night's sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips on how to improve your sleep and feel less tired.

Feeling tired? You're not alone – and you may be thinking about how to tweak your sleep habits as a result.

Often, the strategies we're told will help us feel more rested focus on night-time strategies, like having a regular bedtime and not scrolling on your phone in bed. (Read more about some science-backed ways to improve your sleep).

But getting a good night's sleep isn't just about your nighttime routine. And feeling refreshed isn't always about getting a good night's sleep. There are other things you can do earlier in the day, while wide-awake, that can have an effect.

Here are five ways to feel more rested, increase your energy levels and, yes, even improve your sleep that don't have to do with changing your sleep habits themselves.