You don't have to be a chronic insomniac to feel the effects that stress can have on your sleeping pattern. If you can't remember the last time you woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, it's time to make some pro-active lifestyle changes.
Said no one ever.
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While trying to fall asleep, think in images, not in words.
According to Scott Adams: "It's impossible to clear your mind of all thoughts. But I find it somewhat easy to switch off the language center of my brain. What happens after that is a flow of images, starting with ones that make some sense to my current life, quickly followed by randomness, then sleep. It usually takes less than a minute."
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Instead of stressing out about not falling asleep, make relaxation the goal.
The more you stress out about not being able to fall asleep, the more likely you are to remain painfully awake. Instead, know that relaxing your mind and body will still rejuvenate the body. It's psychological — once you're not agitated about not getting to sleep, it'll come much more naturally.
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