ARCHIVE: Does Your Mind Race At Night? Try This Easy Technique To SleepARCHIVE: Does Your Mind Race At Night? Try This Easy Technique To Sleep
Counseling On Demand
Dr. Fred Riley shares a simple technique to calm your mind and improve sleep by writing down tasks.
7:32•11 Jan 2019
Tame Your Racing Mind: Dr. Fred Riley's Nighttime Technique
“One element of de-stressing is writing things down, using your awareness of your brain and how it works, and saying you know what. I'm not going to stay up all night and try to remember something. I'm going to go to sleep the right way, allowing my brain to relax and giving my thoughts a place to be.”
Ever find yourself tossing and turning, unable to quiet your mind before bed? Dr. Fred Riley has a simple yet effective solution for you in this episode of 'Counseling On Demand'. Your brain can only focus on a handful of things at once, which becomes a problem when you try to sleep. It's like being an air traffic controller juggling multiple planes—too many tasks, and chaos ensues. Dr.
Riley suggests that writing down your tasks for the next day can help your brain let go and relax. Research backs this up: people who jot down their to-do lists tend to fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. By giving your thoughts a place to land, you can reduce stress and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. Tune in to learn more about this technique and other practical tips from 'The Best Damn Therapist' himself.
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