What happens when trying harder to sleep seems to make it even more difficult?
We have all heard the common sleep-hygiene advice: "Stop using your phone before bed, and you will sleep better." Two months ago, I decided to finally follow this rule. I put my phone away to build a healthier bedtime habit. But instead of waking up refreshed, I ended up staring at the ceiling for hours. I tried several commonly recommended sleep-hygiene practices, and nothing worked.
Welcome to Episode 44 of The Mindset Machi. Today, I am sharing a very personal story about my recent battle with insomnia. We are not talking about how phones are good or bad. We are exploring a fascinating psychological trap: what happens when trying to fix a problem becomes the exact reason the problem exists.
In this episode, we break down:
"Sleep is something we can create the conditions for, but not something we can force."
Stop treating sleep like a task you have to complete.
🎧 No filters. Direct conversation. Your daily dose of Tamil psychology.
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