One of the best things you can do for great sleep is not to dwell on the previous night of sleep (or lack of it). Recalling the negative feelings often cause daytime fatigue and depressed mood. This can then lead to sleep efforts to change/adjust things to make the next night better, which just perpetuate the insomnia.
Remember the little pen-like "memory eraser" in the MIB movies? Well, unfortunately this is not an option to "forget" the night in the morning. Would be great if it was real!
However, there IS...
One of the best things you can do for great sleep is not to dwell on the previous night of sleep (or lack of it). Recalling the negative feelings often cause daytime fatigue and depressed mood. This can then lead to sleep efforts to change/adjust things to make the next night better, which just perpetuate the insomnia.
Remember the little pen-like "memory eraser" in the MIB movies? Well, unfortunately this is not an option to "forget" the night in the morning. Would be great if it was real!
However, there IS a something that helps "erase" the memory of the night: Enjoy your days as much as possible! Live healthfully and actively as much as it is possible for you! This is the best way to naturally shift sleep-related focus during the day, and it teaches your brain (your "survival machine") that sleep has little to no bearing on your ability to enjoy your days.
Disconnecting sleep from wake is what good sleepers do. And with a little thought-work you can too! You might just find that you develop your own "MIB memory eraser" by simply doing enjoying your days!
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Would you like to work with a sleep coach and/or learn more? Awesome! Here are some great options:
- The Self Coaching Master Program www.thesleepcoachschool.com
- BedTyme, a sleep coaching app for iOS and Android.
- Daniel’s book Set it & Forget it on Amazon.
The self coaching program is perfect if you like learning through video and want to join a group on your journey towards sleeping well.
BedTyme is ideal if you like to learn via text and have a sleep coach in your pocket.
Not sure where to start? Check out these playlists!
This is natto - the perfect place to start learning! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Success stories - if you need hope and inspiration, this is for you. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Insomnia insight - a list of every single episode. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Talking insomnia - guests with trouble sleeping or experts share their stories / tips. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Hypnic jerks, hypnic awareness and other common issues. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Fatal insomnia - for those concerned about ffi and sfi. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
The self coaching model https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Best!
This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
