SLEEP BEGINS BEFORE BED
Your brain learns from repeated cues. A consistent sequence can become a bridge between daytime alertness and rest, even when bedtime changes slightly.
CREATE THREE CUES
Choose one cue for the environment, one for the body, and one for the mind. Dim a lamp, wash your face slowly, then write tomorrow first task on paper. Keep the sequence short enough to repeat on difficult nights.
WHEN SLEEP DOES NOT COME
Avoid turning rest into a performance. If you are awake and frustrated, leave the bed briefly for a quiet activity in low light. Return when sleepiness appears. The aim is to preserve the bed as a cue for rest.
This guide offers general wellbeing education and does not replace care from a qualified mental health professional. Move at your own pace and stop any exercise that feels unsafe.
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