FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#11 - Flipbook - Page 45
3. Letting Go
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Release the belief that sleep is a problem needing
a 昀椀x.
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Allow wakefulness to happen without
immediately trying to solve it.
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Stop labelling yourself as an ‘insomniac’ and
discourage others from asking how you slept.
4. Non-Judging
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Don’t view wakefulness in bed as negative—it
creates stress that works against sleep.
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Reframe being awake in bed as simply ‘resting.’
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Avoid treating sleep like a performance with
success or failure.
5. Acceptance or
Acknowledgement
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Accept that sleep isn’t something you can directly
control.
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Efforts to force sleep are rarely effective.
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Acknowledge that some nights you’ll sleep well,
and some you won’t—it’s natural.
6. Trust
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Trust that your body and mind can regulate sleep
when the right conditions are in place.
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Reassure yourself that your ‘brain isn’t broken.’
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Educating yourself about good sleep habits can
foster this trust
7. Patience
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Results won’t appear overnight—be patient.
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Think of it like building 昀椀tness; it takes time and
consistency.
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Focus on the process rather than obsessing over
the outcome of better sleep.
8. Gratitude
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Stress and sleep deprivation often magnify
problems.
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Shift your focus to things in your life you’re
grateful for, steering your mind away from
negative thoughts about sleep.
9. Generosity
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Dedicate time to others—friends, family, and
colleagues—rather than 昀椀xating on your own
worries.
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Meaningful conversations with others can be a
welcome distraction and a gift to them.
P
utting it Into Practice
Once you’re familiar with these mindfulness principles, it’s time to start
practising mindfulness meditation.
A good way to begin is by exploring mindfulness resources like YouTube
videos or apps and practising mindful activities, such as slow, intentional
breathing or eating. These exercises clarify the principles and train you
to stay present in the moment.
