Struggling to get a good night’s sleep is something many of us battle with on a regular basis.

And getting that elusive ‘eight hour’s kip’ every night can be pretty hard to stick to.

This comes after as many as one in five people in Britain don’t get enough sleep, according to Mental Health UK.

While poor sleep could be down to all sorts, from night-time noise, air pollution, to work stresses or eating too late in the evening.

However, if you’re like me who suffers from having disturbed sleep, here are the six things you should never do if you wake up in the middle of the night, reports the Express.

Firing up the brain

Sleep expert Lisa Artis from the Sleep Charity, who works with sleep specialists Simba, recommends to avoid looking at your phone or turning on the TV if you wake up before your alarm goes off.

She said: “Engaging in stimulating activities, such as checking emails, scrolling through social media, or tuning into a TV show on your mobile, can make it harder to relax and fall back asleep.

“The bright screens and mental stimulation can further disrupt your sleep-wake cycle. Instead, opt for calming activities like reading a book or listening to soothing music.”

Avoid the nap trap

If you’re constantly waking up in the middle of the evening, then avoid napping in the day, Lisa says.

The expert warned: “Napping can interfere with your sleep drive and make it harder to fall asleep at night.