Techniques for Quieting a Busy Brain and Improving Sleep

To quiet a busy brain and improve sleep, it's important to take care of mental business during the day by scheduling dedicated time for planning, reflecting, and processing worries. Transition from doing to being mode before bedtime to signal to your mind that it's time to relax. Engage in enjoyable activities that are not task-oriented to help your mind unwind. If your mind is still busy at night, use the body as an anchor by practicing a body scan meditation to redirect your focus. Lastly, instead of forcing sleep, embrace the extra me time at night and engage in activities that redirect your busy brain. Trust your body's natural sleep cues and go back to bed when you feel sleepy.