I am not going to minimize insomnia. Not being able to sleep is hard. It affects every part of your body and degrades your mental performance.
On top of that, he doesn’t feel very good.
It’s a good idea to try techniques to help you get a good night’s sleep. You’ve probably heard all the advice before: adjust your caffeine intake, don’t eat late at night, avoid devices with screens, cut out alcohol…
This should be your priority.
In the meantime, you can use insomnia to your advantage. Think of it as taking away your insomnia for one last ride.
He’s not hanging around, but before he leaves, make him pay you what he owes.
With enough creativity, any problem can be turned into a resource. We don’t see things that way because big enough problems shut down creativity.
But when you think about a common complaint with self-hypnosis and meditation, it becomes obvious.
Many people fall asleep during these practices.
They fight to stay awake.
That sounds like a good problem to have, right?
So what if you use your night as an opportunity to quietly explore your own mind? You will either stay focused and focused on the task, or you will fall asleep.
Either way, you win.
It’s kind of funny, the way people fall asleep during meditation and self-hypnosis. This still happens to me when I’m tired enough.
It seems that, some days, the only thing keeping you conscious is your self-talk.
If you are tired, your brain wants to rest and recharge. That is not always an option. If it’s daytime, the sun is high, and adult responsibilities call to you, then you can’t lie.
So you get up, grit your teeth, and go about your chores.
Meanwhile, your mind is patiently waiting for the opportunity to put you to sleep.
As long as you keep working, you’re probably fine. But as soon as your mind realizes that nothing is happening…
That’s why people crash. They feel fine until they sit down on the sofa, then a wave of fatigue hits them.
It is also the cause of much insomnia. Some people don’t turn off their internal chatter. Even at the end of the day, your mind is still thinking, processing, reflecting, jumping, dancing… whatever.
Even if you’re lying down, your brain still thinks it’s time to work. After all, you’re still thinking, aren’t you?
Reduce your thoughts and create space to sleep.
If you want to calm your mind and stay awake, the answer is to focus. Gently bring your attention to your breathing. Stay calm and relaxed – there’s no point in adding fights here.
But if you’re curled up in bed and it’s time to sleep, do whatever it takes to quiet your thoughts calmly.
You can meditate and regulate your focus. It’s easier than it seems to keep your attention even when you fall asleep.
Or you can hypnotize yourself and let go of your thoughts.