Ever find yourself lying in bed exhausted... but your brain won't stop thinking? As a neurologist, one of the most common complaints I hear is, "I'm tired, but I can't shut my mind off." This technique is called cognitive shuffling. The idea is simple: instead of replaying the same thoughts, worries, or to-do lists, you guide your brain through a series of random mental images. It may not work for everyone, but it's a simple strategy that some people find helpful when their thoughts are keeping them awake. Try it tonight and let me know! 🧠 Follow for more Neurologist Brain Hacks, brain health tips, memory strategies, and practical neuroscience. #sleep #sleeptips #brainhealth #neurologist #insomnia #brainhack
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I do multiplication tables. Went all the way to the nines last night before falling back to sleep.😊
I say the word 'sleep' over and over. Not letting my thoughts start. Really worked in my 40s only sometimes now.
Lol, Rhinosaurus…a newly discovered dinosaur?😂 That was cute…❤
Several years ago, my young adult daughter was referred to a neurologist for migraine headaches. She came away from the appointment with a prescription for “her anxiety” which was a very bad psych med. Would be nice if more doctors were like you.
THIS IS SOOOO MUCH BETTER than those stupid “boxed breathing” and similar “hacks” we usually hear!! THANK YOU for taking the time to giving us something that actually works for our brains, not something that is propaganda/hooey!
Armadillo.
Salaam/peace 2 all… Shahada works great for me Subhanallah/glory be to Allah 🧕🏼🌸👋🏾
Avocado toast😅
A for avocado toast
Ok but how is that supposed to help? Dont you just lie awake chasing random word chains? Usually when i am awake my brain already thinks of the most random things like "if maple seeds are edible, and we have maple juice too, then can we sprout mapleseeds and eat them as microgreens?" - brain why? Ive never eaten maple seeds to begin with 😅
Too much work. My brain would get all fired up like it’s a competition. You need something boring in the middle of the night.
My trick is to listen to audiobooks. Works everytime. I think your trick would get me wound up. But I'll try it sometime.
Thanks! ❤
I just turn on The Golf Channel. A sleep in 3 minutes!
👍Thank you !!!
Thank you Doctor I always follow ypur instructions 🎉🎉
Armadillo 🥰
Hahah i see where this post is coming from
An even greater sleep trick is calling upon the lord! The is no rest for the wicked! If your living your life got christ he gives you rest!
Getting this as I doom scroll from my bed at 4:36am is legendary.