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1 simple thing to do NOW, to sleep better tonight

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Are you struggling to fall asleep because your mind is racing with thoughts and worries? You are not alone; many people suffer from insomnia due to overthinking at night. But don’t worry, because we have a simple tip that can help you sleep better.

What is it? It’s keeping a notebook by your bed. Whenever you have a thought that bothers you or distracts you, just grab your notebook and write it down.

How much should you write?

You don’t have to write a lot; just enough to remind yourself of it in the morning. Alternatively, just write enough to help you off-load your thoughts and feelings.

How does this help?

Writing in a journal can:

  • Help you clear your mind – we have found that often, when people really think about what’s keeping them awake, it is because something is on their mind. Writing in a notebook helps you ‘off-load’ those feelings and thoughts, helping your mind and body to relax a bit.
  • Help you let go of the thought until the next day – few thoughts remind you of things that you must do instantly, therefore, you are safe to let go of that thought until you’ve had a good night sleep.
  • Help you avoid trying to solve it right away – for the same reason as above; few things need resolving instantly,
  • Help you learn to associate bed time with relaxation – your bedtime routine provided little ‘anchors’ that help your body realise that it should be winding down for bedtime. Anchors are important because they link a behaviour to a particular action.

What else can you do to relax at night?

If you want more tips on how to improve your sleep quality, click here to contact us and arrange a free consultation. We can apply our knowledge and experience, to help you achieve a restful night sleep. We look forward to hearing from you.

Other sources of helpful info:

  • Mental Health Foundation (date unknown). How To Sleep Better. Accessed April 2023 from https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-sleep-better.
  • NHS (date unknown). Better Help: Every Mind Matters.Trouble Sleeping. Accessed April 2023, from https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/.