My #1 Tip for Falling Asleep

For the past three years, I’ve watched my husband endure the sleep deprivation that comes with being a resident.  In addition to having less time for sleep in general, his sleep is often interrupted and his schedule constantly changes, forcing him to sometimes attempt sleep in broad daylight.  Personally, I can’t imagine trying to function on such poor sleep.  Six months ago, I shared an app with him that has made a huge difference in his ability to make the most of the short amount of time he does have to sleep.

I must guess that many of you have your own share of challenges with sleep.  I fall into this category when it goes to turning off my brain at night.  Our lives are fast-paced and often full of stressors.  It’s hard to quiet our minds and shift into a relaxing state to enjoy high quality, restful sleep, let alone fall asleep at all.   I’ve worked with plenty of clients that find themselves awake at 2 AM, their minds racing with worries about the day ahead.  Or, perhaps you’re a new parent who is awoken repeatedly throughout the night and struggle to go back to sleep? 

If you fall into any of these categories, I highly recommend trying out sleep meditations.  Guided sleep meditations are accessible via a variety of apps, included my personal favorite, Insight Timer (bonus, it’s free).  Essentially, you listen to these meditations when you get into bed, with the goal of drifting into sleep.  They also work incredibly well upon waking in the middle of the night to fall back asleep. 

Some ask how the whole headphones/sound situation works.  If you sleep alone, you can simply keep the volume on your phone and the meditation will automatically stop upon completion.  If you share a bed, there are a variety of comfortable headphone options available that lay flush with your head and don’t use earbuds.  Check out this option here- it’s been a favorite of past clients. 

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