Gratitude- The Best Medicine for Sleep
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Sometimes, stress makes it really hard to fall asleep. I have chronic health issues, a full-time (and then some) job, four kids, a busy husband, and a fluffy dog. Yes, sometimes stress can make it difficult to sleep.
So what do I do when I can't get to sleep? I think grateful thoughts. I know this might sound strange, but try this the next time insomnia has you going crazy: Think Grateful Thoughts!
It's easy to think grateful thoughts, then go into worry mode as your mind moves into tangents. So, discipline your brain with this little game. I guarantee it will be hard to get from A to Z! Take a letter of the alphabet and think of one thing you are grateful for that begins with that letter. Maybe it's a person, or maybe it's a poem or scripture passage. Whatever it is, think those grateful thoughts. Here's an example:
- For Anna, my beautiful, strong little girl
- Be still, and know that I am God
- Chocolate- need I say more?
- Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid
- The elephant I saw painting on a YouTube video- creation is so cool!
- Family that loves me
You get the idea! Now you try it the next time you're trying to fall asleep. You will rest more peacefully, and wake up refreshed!
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