Many of us take our worries to bed without even realizing it. The meeting that did not go well, the task you forgot, the conversation you keep replaying – they all continue running in the background.
Before sleeping, spend five minutes writing down whatever is on your mind. It does not have to be beautiful or even make sense. Think of it as emptying your pockets before going home. Once your thoughts have somewhere else to live, your mind does not have to carry them through the night.
Sometimes, the greatest relief comes from simply saying, “I’ll deal with this tomorrow.”