
Matthew Walker: The World’s No.1 Sleep Expert (The 6 Sleep Hacks You NEED!)
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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Unlocking Sleep: CBT for Insomnia
This chapter explores cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as a key approach to treat insomnia, focusing on changing negative beliefs and reducing anxiety around sleep. It offers practical strategies for improving sleep quality, including the importance of disengaging from stimulating activities when awake in bed, and highlights the role of auditory stimuli, such as sleep stories, in relaxing the mind. Additionally, it emphasizes mental techniques like visualization to promote a more restful state and encourages acceptance of wakefulness as a time for relaxation rather than stress.
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