Hey guys! Do any of you ever find yourself waking up in the middle of the night with a million thoughts racing through your head? I know I do! And I’ve come to learn that it’s a common phenomenon, especially among women. But why is it that we always seem to have our most profound thoughts at 3am?
I did some digging and found out that our body has its own internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, which regulates when we feel awake and when we feel sleepy. So, when our internal clock goes off at 3am, our mind starts to race and we find ourselves in deep contemplation about everything from our daily problems to the meaning of life.
But here’s the thing, the voice that wakes us up at 3am is not our true voice. It’s more like the voice of our inner prankster, who just wants to have a little fun. This voice is the one that convinces us that the problem we had at work today is actually a life-altering crisis and that we’ll never be able to sleep again.
So, what can we do to deal with this midnight madness? I’ve got some tips for you:
- Embrace the comedy of it all: Instead of getting frustrated and stressed, try to find the humor in the situation. You might end up laughing yourself back to sleep.
- Write it down: Sometimes, our mind can become cluttered with all the thoughts and worries. Writing them down can help organize and process them, making it easier to let go and move on.
- Do some deep breathing: Relaxation techniques like deep breathing can help calm your mind and body and get you back to sleep in no time.
- Stay away from screens: Going on your phone or computer can stimulate your mind and make it harder to fall back asleep. So, try to avoid screens for at least an hour before bed and when you wake up in the middle of the night.
- Avoid caffeine and sugar: These substances can disrupt your sleep patterns and make it harder to fall back asleep.
- Establish a bedtime routine: Creating a consistent sleep routine can help regulate your circadian rhythm and make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
With these tips, you’ll be able to turn your 3am wake-up calls into a positive. So, let me know in the comments if you also struggle with 3am catastrophes and what you do to deal with it!