15 things successful people do right before bed

Every night before bed, Bill Gates makes a point of reading for one hour.zz/PBG/AAD/STAR MAX/IPx

• Everyone knows that getting enough sleep is important, but the things you do right before bed can also set you up for success the following day.
• It can be difficult to fall asleep if you're stressed, which is why it may be key to adopt new routines to help reduce anxiety before bed.
• From taking a hot bath to writing out the next day's to-do list, successful people have a number of nighttime rituals that may lead to their success.
• We rounded up 15 things that highly successful people do right before bed.

The last thing you do before bed tends to have a significant impact on your mood and energy level the next day, as it often determines how well and how much you sleep.

But it can be difficult to fall asleep if you're stressed. This is especially true now, as many Americans struggle to cope with nationwide unrest.

There are some strategies you can adopt to help yourself relax before bed. Good bedtime routines are key for successful people, who depend on getting enough sleep to help them through their busy days.

Business Insider gathered pre-sleep rituals from business leaders like Sheryl Sandberg and Bill Gates. Here are 15 of the most effective.