What I do when I know I won’t be falling asleep anytime soon? Simply go with it. Don’t fall asleep. It’s totally fine. Get out of bed and go do something else. It sure beats tossing and turning for at least an hour! I rather read a book instead. The quantity and quality of sleep would be the same either way. Sometimes there’s too much on my mind for it to calm down and get to slumber.
Last night was such a night. My mind was too preoccupied with the happenings of the following day (today). I knew immediately after shutting the lights that sleep was not coming quickly. So I turned the lights back on and did some work on the computer. Stuff that mainly concerns with the thing of tomorrow (today) that was simmering in my head. If my brain is so eager and anxious about it, might as well get a head start.
Again, this isn’t some tip to preserve sleep: it’s going to be compromised whether I stayed in bed or not. Some nights are just rougher than others. The coffee this morning is especially crucial now that I’ve only got about six and a half hours of shut-eye. Good news is, today is the next day! I’m now free to take action on the items I was ruminating about.
Then hopefully the sleep will come easier tonight. Nevertheless, it’s better to go with the flow of what your body is telling you then fight it. If sleep isn’t happening anytime soon, get up and go do something else. Nobody enjoys lying in bed and being wide awake for hours. Even when the bed is new and super comfortable.
Orange October.