We've all been there. You arrive at work feeling tired and bleary-eyed after a night plagued by insomnia, only to be greeted by your bright-eyed co-worker who's running on a full sleep. Pouring yourself an extra-strong black coffee, you ask yourself, "What's the difference between me and them?"Turns out, there can be a number of key differences between an insomniac and someone who gets at least seven hours of sleep a night. "People who consistently sleep well don't necessarily have perfect routines, but they often share certain behaviours," says Sam Sadighi, a certified sleep practitioner at Get Laid Beds.Although everyone's experience is different, Sadighi says that people with insomnia also "often share some common patterns" that can disrupt sleep.Here Saighi and Mike Wakeman, a pharmacist and sleep researcher at Evera Nutrition, reveal the key habits that separate the sleep deprived from those getting plenty of rest. Here are the five habits of insomniacs vs the top three habits for better sleep...Key takeaways Insomniacs often worry about not getting enough sleep and clock watch, which can exacerbate their sleep issues.Irregular betimes and wake-up times are also common among insomniacs.People who consistently get 7 hours+ sleep a night often get enough daylight and establish a consistent sleep schedule and relaxing nighttime routine.However, good sleep habits aren't always enough to treat chronic insomnia. Anyone experiencing persistent sleep problems should speak to a doctor.5 key differences: What insomniacs do1. They try to force sleep