How to Fall Asleep Fast (da)
Stop trying to sleep. Start training your brain to sleep.
Stimulus control is the most powerful tool in the CBT-I arsenal. Here is how to use it tonight.
The 15-Minute Rule
- If not asleep in 15 mins, leave the bed.
- No screens, no clock-watching.
- Only return when physically sleepy.
Kilder
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