After turning off the lights and settling into bed, intending to end the day, your mind may have different ideas. It might revisit long-forgotten conversations, strategize for the following day, or even indulge in an impromptu karaoke session. On certain nights, despite feeling fatigued, sleep becomes the last thing on your mind. The relentless ticking of the clock serves as a reminder of the importance of the upcoming day, emphasizing that you cannot afford to feel tired, and wishing for sleep to arrive only makes it more elusive.

If you are seeking strategies to soothe an active mind, Dr. Charles recently shared a technique on Instagram known as cognitive shuffling, which can help facilitate easier sleep.

Cognitive shuffle

In his post, Dr Charles reacted to a video of a person who shared that they had been in bed since 10 but were still awake at 3 am, highlighting the challenge of falling asleep.

In response, Dr Charles shared his hack, which he described as ‘the best sleep hack to turn off your overactive brain.’

These are the steps he shared for cognitive shuffle:

• Pick any random word. Dr Charles chose the word cookie to demonstrate an example.
• Now, from the chosen word, for each letter, imagine something that starts with that letter. In this case, C for cup, O for orangutan, and so on.
• Then, pick a new word and do the same.
• Eventually, you will become tired and go to sleep.

Foods/drinks to help with sleep

Looking for food or drinks that can help you sleep better? Herbal teas like chamomile tea, as mentioned by Healthline, help with sleep. Similarly, consuming almonds, kiwi, nuts, and warm milk before bed can work well for sleep problems.

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