We talked about sleep in my women’s group this week, and some of the most helpful takeaways were surprisingly simple.

What we all had in common was waking in the night and then getting stuck once the mind started racing.

What Helps in the Moment

One of the biggest reminders was that bedtime is not the time to solve problems. No planning, no replaying the day, no trying to figure out your life at 3 a.m., because 3 a.m. is not exactly known for its wisdom. If a useful thought comes up, notice it, thank it, and let it go. If it’s truly important, you’ll remember.