Have you ever laid in bed, watching the clock, and thought, "I just need to try harder to fall asleep"? It's a frustrating paradox: the more desperately you chase sleep, the further away it seems. Your body is exhausted, but your mind is wide awake, buzzing with the effort of trying to switch off. This isn't a personal failure; it's a biological response.In this episode of Focused Mindset, we pull back the curtain on why the act of "trying" to sleep sends a signal of high alert to your nervous system, effectively telling your body to stay vigilant. We’ll explore the science behind this counterintuitive cycle and shift the focus from forceful effort to gentle surrender. Instead of fighting for rest, learn how to create the conditions for it to find you naturally.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• The performance anxiety of sleep and why it triggers a stress response.
• How your brain interprets "trying to sleep" as a problem to be solved, keeping it in active mode.
• Practical, non-forceful techniques to invite rest instead of demanding it.
• The concept of "paradoxical intention" and how letting go of the goal can help you achieve it.

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