The Thought That Keeps You Up—and How to Respond Differently
Let’s talk about thoughts—especially the ones that pop up when you’re trying to sleep.Anxious thoughts are one of the biggest reasons people can’t fall asleep or stay asleep.Maybe you’ve felt it too: ...
24 Maj 20254min
Why Trying to “Beat” Insomnia Makes it Worse
Sometimes, it’s not just the lack of sleep that makes you feel bad during the day.It’s the way you react to it.And that reaction can make things way harder than they need to be.There are two types of ...
17 Maj 20256min
A Gentle Shift to Quiet Your Mind at Night
Let’s talk about something that might surprise you: sleeping better often comes from caring less about sleep.That may sound strange, but it’s true.When we stop stressing and trying to control every pa...
10 Maj 20256min
A Simple Way to Help Your Body Feel Sleepy Again
One of the best ways to help your body sleep better is to build up what we call your Sleep-Starting Force.That means helping your body feel sleepy at the right time.It has two parts: your sleep drive ...
3 Maj 20256min
How Long Does Insomnia Recovery Take?
Insomnia doesn’t happen overnight.It starts with worry about sleep, behaviors that don’t help, and a nervous system that’s too alert.These things build slowly over time. So, fixing insomnia also doesn...
26 Apr 20254min
The "Gold Standard" For Insomnia
CBT-i (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia) is often called the "gold standard" for treating insomnia. However, while CBT-i does help some people, others find that it doesn’t fully resolve their...
19 Apr 20258min
How to Stop Trying Too Hard to Sleep
You might remember times when you did something special, and it felt like it helped you sleep.Maybe you took a pill, did a bedtime ritual, or tried a particular trick, and slept better.When you strugg...
12 Apr 20256min
Is Blue Light Bad for Insomnia?
People who have trouble sleeping try many different things during the day and before bedtime to sleep "better" at night.These habits (Sleep Efforts) often seem helpful, but they might make it harder t...
5 Apr 20256min
