I, together with plenty of pals my age, can have hassle sleeping at night time, particularly when waking up in the midst of the night time. This may be made worse by “nocturia” or having to stand up to pee a number of instances per night time, which is frequent amongst older people. This may result in issues getting again to sleep, particularly when you have a “busy mind” that you simply don’t know flip off.

I obtained recommendation on repair this from a pricey pal years in the past that has labored nicely for me, and I attempt to go it on to pals who’ve this downside. It helps if you know the way to meditate. You don’t should be superb at it, you is usually a newbie (I gave newbie recommendation on meditation right here). Most individuals with “busy brains” discover their thoughts doesn’t need to cooperate meditating, it needs to be flitting round from thought to thought (or fear to fret). One other downside when meditating is falling asleep. Right here’s the place the recommendation from my pal, who was additionally a meditator, is available in. In the course of the night time, she mentioned to assume to your self, “nice, that is the right time to meditate, as a result of I gained’t agonize by falling asleep”. Your thoughts, which doesn’t need to meditate, will see falling asleep because the lesser of two evils. Works like a champ for me.