4. Story time.

Another effective remedy for getting back to sleep after your midnight journey is to bore your brain back to sleep.

Try listening to a story, more specifically a boring one, to help unwind your mind, and put yourself back to sleep.

Since you probably don't have someone available to read you a story try putting on a cd or audiobook. The steady tone of a voice reading a boring story is a sure way to put you to sleep.

5. Pulling on your ear.

You might have tried rubbing your temples at one point in time to seek relief from a headache, but did you know there was a similar thing you could to help you fall back asleep?

Giving your ear a gentle pull actually works to relax your brain, and calm your thought process, helping you immediately fall back asleep late night bathroom trip.

6. Keep one eye shut.

When going to the bathroom at night try keeping one of your eyes closed. When your retina's are exposed to the light it tricks your brain into thinking it's day time, and begins the process of waking up.

However, if you keep one of your eyes closed, it makes it easier to adjust to the darkness faster, and once you're back in your room you should be able to fall asleep easier.