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Since 2014, wine lovers across Canada have raised a glass every May 25th to celebrate National Wine Day. As for their wine consumption on the remaining 364 days, it’s hard to say—but we’re not here to judge, only to help. We know first-hand how a drink in the evening feels like the balm you need after a stressful day—but the truth is it’s not actually helping you to relax and drift off more easily, like you think it is. So, before you uncork that bottle tonight, find out just how alcohol may be impacting your sleep.

Here’s the thing: Sleep isn’t as simple as being awake or being asleep. There are actually multiple phases of sleep that we cycle through every night—if we’re sleeping well. When we’re not sleeping well, these cycles are disrupted and we feel it the next day (think fatigue, headaches, all the things). So, what are you doing in your everyday life that’s sabotaging how well you sleep? Here are our top three culprits: