June 22, 2022

113: 3 Steps To Turn Off Your Brain And Get Better Sleep

12 minutes

Ever find yourself laying in bed, staring at your ceiling, and you just can’t seem to shut your brain off?

Whether you’re thinking of all the things you need to get done tomorrow. Stressing about what you didn’t get done today. Or going some rambling train of thought, where our brains like to go at inconvenient times.

Sometimes, it’s hard to get our brains to turn off and fall asleep. But the thing is, our brains need sleep. Not only is sleep important for your health, it’s also when your new memories are formed.

Getting enough sleep is key to getting stuff done and having the energy to reach your goals. Listen in to learn three strategies you can use to turn down the noise and get your brain to get some sleep.

Show Highlights

[01:51] Do you find yourself sacrificing sleep to get more done?

[02:58] 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep. That’s a lot.

[04:45] Learn the signs of chronic poor sleep quality.

[06:25] The three strategies you can use to train your brain to go to sleep at night.

[08:10] A bedtime routine is extremely helpful for making your brain wind down.

[09:27] Try the mental shelf exercise.

[11:24] A quick recap of the episode.

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