Can't Sleep?

Take the pressure off - remind yourself that resting your body is enough, even if you're a little tired tomorrow; daring yourself to stay awake (also takes the pressure off) often relaxes you enough to fall asleep.
Turn off electronics and rotate your clock away from you (don’t watch the clock or check your phone if you can’t sleep). Try not to worry if you can’t fall asleep, and remind yourself that your body will eventually take over and help you sleep.
If you are awake for more than 20 minutes in bed, move to a different part of the house (one without bright lights). Do something relaxing for a while, until you begin to feel tired and come back to bed.
Write anxious thoughts on a notepad so they are out of your mind. You can deal with them tomorrow.
Visualize putting anxious thoughts in a drawer on the other side of your room.
Reflect on the fact that there is a whole community of people who suffer from insomnia and you are not alone.
Capitalize on and appreciate the quiet time we so rarely get.
Use the time to practice meditation, do a body scan, practice breathing strategies, or stretch.
Name one thing/person you're grateful for, for every letter of the alphabet.

Page updated

Report abuse