Why the process of getting rid of your chronic insomnia is like turning a giant flywheel

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The process of tackling chronic insomnia is similar to turning a giant flywheel. At first, it can seem intimidating — you push and push at the flywheel but it doesn't budge an inch. However, with persistent effort and focus on the process of pushing, the flywheel will start to turn. <br /><br />As the flywheel turns, it gains momentum and the process becomes a little easier. However, then you might slip and the flywheel slows or even stops turning. Recognizing the effort involved in getting that flywheel back up to speed can be hard — but if you try to change direction or try a new technique, progress will be harder and you risk undoing all the effort you put in up to that point.<br /><br />Progress can often be slow and difficult — but if you see the process as being similar to turning a giant flywheel; if you are determined, persistent, and consistent, you will make progress. Focus on the process of moving that flywheel rather than monitoring for results and you will reach your goal.<br /><br />If you build enough momentum, you will reach that point of breakthrough.<br /><br />Read more about the Flywheel Effect (coined by Jim Collins) here: https://www.jimcollins.com/concepts/the-flywheel.html<br /><br />Related video:<br /><br />If nothing works for your chronic insomnia, try to focus on practicing rather than achieving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Il20flzOVM<br /><br />▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward so you don't miss any videos): http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5LsLUeVA2j_Vsl5625shQ?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />My name is Martin Reed and I am the founder of Insomnia Coach®. I offer sleep coaching services that give people with insomnia all the skills and support they need to enjoy better sleep for the rest of their lives. I also offer a free two-week sleep training course for people with insomnia at https://insomniacoach.com/sleep-training/?ref=youtube092319<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 for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or medical treatment 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 other licensed healthcare provider. All content is provided as is, and without warranties.<br /><br />#insomnia<br />#sleep

Insomnia Coach 3.4K views September 23, 2019 8:59 pm

The process of tackling chronic insomnia is similar to turning a giant flywheel. At first, it can seem intimidating — you push and push at the flywheel but it doesn’t budge an inch. However, with persistent effort and focus on the process of pushing, the flywheel will start to turn.

As the flywheel turns, it gains momentum and the process becomes a little easier. However, then you might slip and the flywheel slows or even stops turning. Recognizing the effort involved in getting that flywheel back up to speed can be hard — but if you try to change direction or try a new technique, progress will be harder and you risk undoing all the effort you put in up to that point.

Progress can often be slow and difficult — but if you see the process as being similar to turning a giant flywheel; if you are determined, persistent, and consistent, you will make progress. Focus on the process of moving that flywheel rather than monitoring for results and you will reach your goal.

If you build enough momentum, you will reach that point of breakthrough.

Read more about the Flywheel Effect (coined by Jim Collins) here: https://www.jimcollins.com/concepts/the-flywheel.html