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Falling asleep
What can you do when you struggle to fall asleep?
Feeling tired does not always lead directly to sleep. The body may need rest while the mind continues planning, checking or replaying the day. The goal is not to force sleep but to gradually reduce wakefulness cues.
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Trouble falling asleep
Trouble falling asleep
Step out of the effort to sleep
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Watching the clock and calculating the hours left turns sleep into a test. Hiding the time and returning to a neutral sensation reduces this monitoring.
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A stable routine teaches the brain to recognize the transition into night. Seek health advice if difficulties persist, recur frequently or cause significant daytime fatigue.
In practice
A simple bedtime sequence
Repeat the same cues without demanding an immediate result:
A practice at your pace
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Take this time for yourself
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Falling asleep
Frequently asked questions
Physical fatigue and mental activation can coexist. Stress, habits, environment and other factors may keep the system awake.
If frustration builds, a quiet activity in dim light may help until sleepiness returns.
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