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It’s frustrating when you’re worn out from a busy day but when you collapse into bed your mind won’t stop whirring long enough for you to go to sleep. The more you will yourself to sleep the more elusive it becomes, and the more stressed you get. In this episode we look at: Why sleep is a priority not a luxury What we can learn from children’s bedtime routines 6 ways to calm your overthinking mind before you get into bed Resources: The session I gave at The Mindful Living Show on the power of appreciating your own life is now available as a recording here. With Exhale, a beginners’ guide to meditation for overthinkers, you’ll learn how to calm your mind and soothe your nerves with a daily practice, and it includes a sleep meditation.