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How Nick stopped his mind (and sleep) from controlling his life by letting go of the struggle (#41)

Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about the sleep coaching programs I offer at https://insomniacoach.com Nick’s insomnia journey began in 2000 when he relocated and started a new job. Stress, uncertainty, and anxiety took over his life as he found that the more he tried to fight or avoid his thoughts the more powerful they became. Nick felt helpless. He didn’t know how to deal with the difficult thoughts and feelings he was experiencing and he didn’t know how to improve his sleep. The more he tried, the more he struggled. In this episode, Nick shares how he adopted a new approach to dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings. Instead of trying to control them, he began to acknowledge them and make space for them. Instead of fighting with them and getting distracted by them, he validated them and then redirected his attention on actions that would help him move toward the life he wanted to live. Nick practiced kindly bringing his mind back to the present whenever it started to time travel. He began to notice and savor all the things he was missing out on when he found himself running on autopilot. He started to focus on living a life aligned with his values — doing things that were important to him — even after difficult nights and even in the presence of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Today, Nick has a different and more workable relationship with sleep and the full range of thoughts and feelings he experiences as a human being. He is no longer haunted by sleep. He sees sleep as part of his life but not his entire life. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:01 Life Changes and Early Struggles 00:05:02 Why Sleep Issues Persisted 00:07:00 Getting Trapped by Thoughts 00:09:14 Typical Night During the Struggle 00:12:33 The Cycle of Fear and Sleep 00:14:25 Anxiety and the Brain's Role 00:16:08 Daytime Effects of Insomnia 00:18:07 Shame, Isolation, and Not Talking 00:21:18 Social Media and Hidden Struggles 00:23:05 The Power of Validation 00:25:16 Acknowledging Without Controlling 00:27:03 Behavior vs. Outcome Focus 00:29:11 Living by Values, Not Fear 00:31:56 Sleep Diary as a Helpful Tool 00:34:22 Creating Space for What Matters 00:35:52 Reframing the Struggle 00:38:08 Noticing and Savoring the Present 00:40:18 Letting Go of the Fix-It Mentality 00:43:06 Awareness Over Control 00:45:59 Nighttime Strategies and Sleep Window 00:48:50 Making Peace With Wakefulness 00:51:03 Staying Awake to Get Sleepy 00:53:02 Long-Term Routine and Morning Commitment 00:55:02 Holding the Line With Commitment 00:57:03 Accountability and Support 00:59:07 Sleep Today: No Longer a Specter 01:00:33 Normalizing the Sleep Experience 01:01:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 01:03:33 Advice for Those Feeling Hopeless 01:05:40 Closing Thanks and Farewell ▶ Subscribe to the Insomnia Coach channel (and be sure to click the notification bell afterward​ so you don't miss any videos):    / @insomniacoach   You can subscribe to the Insomnia Coach® Podcast through the following platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eVnnso... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=432360 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--W... PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detai... iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in... 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-train... You can also find me here: Website: https://insomniacoach.com Twitter:   / insomniacoach   Facebook:   / insomniacoach   Instagram:   / myinsomniacoach   All content found on the Insomnia Coach YouTube channel is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice 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 any other licensed healthcare provider. Insomnia Coach LLC offers coaching services only and does not provide therapy, counseling, medical advice, or medical treatment. The statements and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not necessarily endorsed by Insomnia Coach LLC. All content is provided “as is” and without warranties, either express or implied. #insomnia #sleep