Everyday Positivity Getting Back To Sleep
Nov 29, 2025
In this engaging discussion, the host tackles the common struggle of waking in the night filled with worries. A mindset shift turns the ticking clock into a soothing reminder rather than a panic trigger. The benefits of a light snack and calming audio are explored as methods to ease the mind. The concept of resting calmly, even without sleeping, is highlighted as a win. Finally, some invaluable takeaways emphasize that many share this experience and offer practical tips to combat midnight anxieties.
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Middle-Of-The-Night Wake-Up Story
- Kate Cocker describes waking at 3am and getting swept into ruminating thoughts about worries and tasks.
- She recounts that this experience reminded her to use old sleep-resilience techniques she had built since childhood.
Reframe Midnight Loneliness
- Realizing you're not the only one awake reduces the isolation that magnifies nighttime worry.
- Reframing the clock glance to count remaining sleep time shifts anxiety into appreciation and calm.
Use Mindset Shifts And Gentle Actions
- Do change your mindset when you glance at the clock: think about the hours you still have to sleep.
- Do get up briefly if rumination continues, have a small snack, then return to bed with a calming podcast to rest.