Are you awake all night but tired all day? Are you spending your nights lying in bed wishing you could sleep but instead you have thoughts racing through your mind?
Your not alone. Did you know that 1 in 3 adults worldwide have insomnia symptoms, and about 10% of adults meet the criteria for insomnia disorder. So what is the best way to combat insomnia and finally get a good night sleep? You will be surprised to know that something as simple as practicing mindfulness has proven to be far more effective in relieving insomnia symptoms than other treatments available on the market! For example, the Oregon Health & Sciences University (2023) has found that mindfulness helps you be more accepting of your experience when you have difficulty sleeping. Whilst seeming paradoxical, the willingness to accept the experience of poor sleep leads to less anxiety and as a result better rest.
But this is not the only benefit of practicing mindfulness regularly. Mindfulness can improve attention, improve focus, reduce anxiety & depression as well as increase creativity- which are all important elements for calming the mind and reducing those racing thoughts which are keeping you up at night.Â
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