How Rachel got out of the insomnia struggle by being more flexible, accepting, and present (#55)

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Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about the sleep coaching programs I offer at https://insomniacoach.com<br /><br />Rachel's struggle with insomnia started in grad school. She tried everything from sleep aids to strict bedtime rules and routines to improve her sleep, but nothing worked. The harder she tried to fix her sleep and get rid of sleep-related anxiety, the more difficult things became. <br /><br />The turning point came when Rachel changed her approach. She stopped focusing on trying to create the perfect conditions for sleep and she stopped trying to control her thoughts and feelings. <br /><br />She started being kinder to herself. She practiced making space for difficult thoughts and feelings and she practiced building skill in bringing herself back to the present moment and being more aware of the present whenever her mind started to time travel.<br /><br />Rachel's story is a powerful example of how changing our approach to sleep and our response to insomnia can lead not only to significant improvements in our sleep, but also our overall quality of life.<br /><br />Chapters:<br /><br />00:00:00 Introduction<br />00:03:34 The Cycle of Trying and Failing<br />00:06:51 The False Hope of Sleep Aids<br />00:09:03 Living Around Sleep Anxiety<br />00:11:04 Why Controlling Sleep Backfires<br />00:13:00 Rituals, Rules, and Social Costs<br />00:15:31 Anxiety About Anxiety<br />00:17:02 Loosening the Grip on Rituals<br />00:19:06 Taking the Leap Into Flexibility<br />00:21:00 Coaching Support and Reassurance<br />00:23:21 Making Peace With Wakefulness<br />00:25:04 Letting Go of Noise Control<br />00:27:05 Practicing Attention Flexibility<br />00:30:03 Changing Habits and Brain Reactions<br />00:32:59 Becoming a Curious Observer<br />00:34:52 Sleep Preoccupation During the Day<br />00:36:27 Reducing Sleep-Related Anxiety<br />00:38:32 Embracing the Good in the Day<br />00:40:01 Anxiety Doesn't Block Sleep<br />00:42:10 Learning to Sit With Discomfort<br />00:44:05 The Illusion of Sleep Confidence<br />00:46:00 Responding to Setbacks Differently<br />00:47:58 Most Helpful Changes Made<br />00:49:44 The Timeframe of Progress<br />00:51:52 A Message of Hope for Listeners<br />00:53:11 Closing Thoughts and Farewell<br /><br />▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don't miss any videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />You can subscribe to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast through the following platforms:<br /><br />Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957<br /><br />Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnNvbW5pYWNvYWNoLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv<br /><br />Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eVnnsowPQAnS4cZX73dEf<br /><br />Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=432360<br /><br />TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/Insomnia-Coach(R)-Podcast-p1232227/<br /><br />PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/gz957-98ea6/Insomnia-Coach%C2%AE-Podcast <br /><br />iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-insomnia-coach-podcast-46606122/<br /><br />My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching programs that will help you stop struggling with sleep so you can get your life back from insomnia. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube012324<br /><br />You can also find me here:<br /><br />Website: https://insomniacoach.com<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/<br /><br />All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by Insomnia Coach LLC. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.<br /><br />#insomnia<br />#sleep

Insomnia Coach 2.1K views January 30, 2024 7:31 pm

Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about the sleep coaching programs I offer at https://insomniacoach.com

Rachel’s struggle with insomnia started in grad school. She tried everything from sleep aids to strict bedtime rules and routines to improve her sleep, but nothing worked. The harder she tried to fix her sleep and get rid of sleep-related anxiety, the more difficult things became.

The turning point came when Rachel changed her approach. She stopped focusing on trying to create the perfect conditions for sleep and she stopped trying to control her thoughts and feelings.

She started being kinder to herself. She practiced making space for difficult thoughts and feelings and she practiced building skill in bringing herself back to the present moment and being more aware of the present whenever her mind started to time travel.

Rachel’s story is a powerful example of how changing our approach to sleep and our response to insomnia can lead not only to significant improvements in our sleep, but also our overall quality of life.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:34 The Cycle of Trying and Failing
00:06:51 The False Hope of Sleep Aids
00:09:03 Living Around Sleep Anxiety
00:11:04 Why Controlling Sleep Backfires
00:13:00 Rituals, Rules, and Social Costs
00:15:31 Anxiety About Anxiety
00:17:02 Loosening the Grip on Rituals
00:19:06 Taking the Leap Into Flexibility
00:21:00 Coaching Support and Reassurance
00:23:21 Making Peace With Wakefulness
00:25:04 Letting Go of Noise Control
00:27:05 Practicing Attention Flexibility
00:30:03 Changing Habits and Brain Reactions
00:32:59 Becoming a Curious Observer
00:34:52 Sleep Preoccupation During the Day
00:36:27 Reducing Sleep-Related Anxiety
00:38:32 Embracing the Good in the Day
00:40:01 Anxiety Doesn’t Block Sleep
00:42:10 Learning to Sit With Discomfort
00:44:05 The Illusion of Sleep Confidence
00:46:00 Responding to Setbacks Differently
00:47:58 Most Helpful Changes Made
00:49:44 The Timeframe of Progress
00:51:52 A Message of Hope for Listeners
00:53:11 Closing Thoughts and Farewell

▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don’t miss any videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1

You can subscribe to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast through the following platforms:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/insomnia-coach-podcast/id1469454957

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbnNvbW5pYWNvYWNoLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eVnnsowPQAnS4cZX73dEf

Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=432360

TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health–Wellness-Podcasts/Insomnia-Coach(R)-Podcast-p1232227/

PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/gz957-98ea6/Insomnia-Coach%C2%AE-Podcast

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-insomnia-coach-podcast-46606122/

My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching programs that will help you stop struggling with sleep so you can get your life back from insomnia. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube012324

You can also find me here:

Website: https://insomniacoach.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/insomniacoach
Facebook: https://facebook.com/insomniacoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myinsomniacoach/

All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, disorder, or medical condition. It should never replace any advice given to you by your physician or any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by Insomnia Coach LLC. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied.

#insomnia
#sleep