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Many of us find that when the lights go out, our body tires while our mind continues to think.
In these moments, mindfulness for sleep offers a practical approach to this challenge.
Rather than trying to force sleep, mindfulness for sleep focuses on changing how we relate to thoughts and mental activity.
By developing awareness of the present moment, we can reduce rumination and mental activation, which interfere with rest. Below we will share various approaches, including a 10-minute mindfulness for sleep routine, a mindful reset, and other useful mindfulness practices.
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