What Do People Think About When They Go to Sleep?

Thinking pleasant thoughts and mindful meditation are two ways to bring rest to a busy sleep-time mind.
What Do People Think About When They Go to Sleep?
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You’re lying in bed, trying to fall asleep but the racing thoughts won’t stop. Instead, your brain is busy making detailed plans for the next day, replaying embarrassing moments (“Why did I say that?”), or producing seemingly random thoughts (“Where is my birth certificate?”).
Many social media users have shared videos on how to fall asleep faster by conjuring up “fake scenarios,” such as a romance storyline where you’re the main character.
Associate Professor at Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University
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