I think the science says it’s important to associate the bedroom with sleep. That means that if you can’t sleep while in bed, it’s better to get up and see if you can do some stuff to make you more tired. I would advise against anything with a screen though.
Extreme example from my therapist: get up and do something you hate. Clean the grout in your bathroom with a toothbrush. After 15 minutes, go back to bed.
I think the science says it’s important to associate the bedroom with sleep. That means that if you can’t sleep while in bed, it’s better to get up and see if you can do some stuff to make you more tired. I would advise against anything with a screen though.
Extreme example from my therapist: get up and do something you hate. Clean the grout in your bathroom with a toothbrush. After 15 minutes, go back to bed.
I actually love that idea. It will help associate _and _ you’re doing something productive? Talk about win-win