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How Gerry used mindfulness & self-kindness to move away from an endless struggle with insomnia (#52)

Ready to get your life back from insomnia? Learn more about the sleep coaching programs I offer at https://insomniacoach.com Gerry struggled with sleep for decades. The more he struggled, the more effort he put into sleep and the more effort he put into sleep, the more he struggled. Eventually, Gerry realized that trying to make sleep happen was only making things even more difficult. With this realization, Gerry changed his approach. Instead of trying to force sleep, he practiced being kinder to himself when insomnia showed up. He practiced experiencing wakefulness and all the difficult thoughts and feelings that can come with it with less struggle by being more of an observer of those things rather than an opponent of them. Gerry also practiced mindfulness to help build skill in being more present when insomnia and all the difficult stuff that comes with it tried to sweep him away. Today, Gerry is not only sleeping better but — because he is less tangled up in an ongoing struggle — he is enjoying an improved quality of life. Sleep has become a natural part of his daily routine, rather than a challenge to overcome. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:02 Law School Stress and Insomnia 00:05:01 Early Warning Signs and Childhood Trauma 00:06:19 Sleep Becomes a Project 00:08:45 Trying Harder Doesn’t Work 00:10:58 Cultural Pressures and Performance 00:13:03 Self-Compassion During Struggles 00:15:38 Sleep Pressure and Physical Consequences 00:17:41 Early Morning Awakenings 00:20:13 Responding Differently to Wakefulness 00:22:44 From Endurance to Acceptance 00:24:31 Acceptance Without Resignation 00:26:08 Choosing How We Respond to Thoughts 00:27:55 Observing Thoughts Without Reacting 00:30:07 Getting Swept Away by Thoughts 00:31:52 No One Escapes Difficult Thoughts 00:33:04 Practice Builds Psychological Flexibility 00:34:35 Zooming Out From the Struggle 00:36:05 The Illusion of Perfect Lives 00:38:04 Understanding and Using Mindfulness 00:40:10 Being Present Over Time Traveling 00:42:23 Applying Mindfulness to Sleep 00:44:06 Mind Wandering and Refocusing 00:46:17 The Brain’s Autopilot Mode 00:48:00 Finding Bright Spots in Tough Times 00:50:00 Learning From Children About Sleep 00:51:04 Final Reflections and Closing Advice 00:56:53 Outro and Coaching Options 00:59:13 Final Words and Reminder ▶ 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