Originally Posted by labbats

-Don't turn on the TV
-Read a book
-Turn on the fan or AC. A cold dark room is easier to sleep in. The white noise also drowns out people chirping in the hall.
-Get a routine of setting out your things for the next day in the same place every time so you can wake up as late as possible and be prepared.

My first few months were the same way. I adopted the above ideas and live by them now. I can't recommend leaving the TV off and the computer at home strongly enough. You'll find life is much better when you can leave all that behind and just read the newspaper on or between legs for news.