Waking up at night can be frustrating, especially when trying hard to fall back asleep only makes things worse. Sleep specialists suggest a few key strategies to help.
### **1. Don’t Force Sleep**
Trying too hard increases stress and keeps your mind awake. Instead, accept that you’re awake and shift your focus.
### **2. Get Out of Bed**
Staying in bed while awake trains your brain to associate it with wakefulness. Try calm activities like:
– Reading a physical book under dim light
– Deep breathing or meditation
– Listening to soft music
– Gentle stretching or yoga
### **3. Avoid Your Phone**
The blue light from screens disrupts melatonin production and stimulates your brain, making it harder to fall asleep. Stick to non-digital activities instead.
### **4. Let Go of Sleep Anxiety**
Worrying about lost sleep only worsens the problem. Relax, trust your body’s rhythm, and you’ll drift off naturally.
**Remember:** Don’t fight it, don’t stress, and definitely don’t scroll. Relax and sleep will follow.