Turning off stimulating content like TV is vital for good sleep. Instead, engage with calming content on your phone. Maintaining a cool room with relaxing scents can aid sleep efforts. If unable to sleep after 30 minutes, trying the 60-second blinking technique may help induce tiredness. Sleep science expert Livvi DiCicco suggests that this technique works by distracting the mind from racing thoughts. Signs of insomnia include waking multiple times at night and dreading bedtime, indicating a need for positive sleep strategies.
According to Livvi DiCicco, a certified sleep science coach with Sleepopolis, if you hit the 30-minute mark and still don't feel tired, it could be a sign of insomnia.
"Another sign is if you start dreading bedtime because it feels stressful or frustrating. That's usually a sign your sleep system is out of rhythm, and it's time to try some gentle strategies or sleep hygiene tweaks."
DiCicco recommends experimenting with the blinking hack to see if it works for you. The real power of this hack lies in how it distracts your brain.
"It pulls your brain away from racing thoughts and gives you a neutral task to focus on, which is surprisingly helpful when you're anxious or overstimulated."
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