Struggling with chronic insomnia, the author tried various remedies, including sleeping pills and cognitive behavioral therapy, without success. Ultimately, they discovered the transformative power of meditation. Initially skeptical, the author learned to manage racing thoughts through simple techniques, which reduced anxiety around bedtime. By integrating short meditation practices into their daily routine, sleep quality improved significantly, making nights less daunting and more restful, leading to a better overall approach to life and challenges.
In the run-up to Christmas 2018, wobbly with delirium on a station platform packed with partygoers, I nearly fell under a train.
I discovered that mentally scanning my body from head to toe while focusing on each part without judgment could ease my ever-present tension.
Over time, I started dreading bedtime less, found it easier to drop off and stay asleep longer. Sometimes for as long as six hours.
So the sleep diaries got binned, but the meditation did not. By regularly stilling my mind, I was able to step back and appraise problems from a distance.
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