It’s more than grumpiness and dark circles that can overtake the sleep deprived. Chronic lack of sleep damages your heart, decreases your chance of losing weight and increases your risk of suffering from depression.

Scoring a good night’s sleep can be challenging amidst all the hustle and bustle. Thankfully, we’ve got these 10 smarter sleeping tips for the geekish, courtesy of Lifehacker.com. Here’s a sample:

#10

Stop checking your email or watching TV just before bedtime and you'll sleep better.

#9

Make sure you exercise in the morning or afternoon, not at night, to see the benefits while you dream.

#5

Solve problems in your sleep.

#2

Master the power nap: Try a cup of coffee followed by a quick 15-minute nap to reboot your brain and get you going again.

The benefits of sleep are numerous. This holiday season, do your best to ensure you and your family are taking in some much needed shut-eye.