Embracing Imperfection: The Gentle Art of Wooing Sleep
I want to share one of the most transformative mindset shifts when it comes to sleep: you cannot force yourself to sleep. Sleep is not something you conquer; it is something you invite. It’s a state of surrender. The more you chase it, the more it runs away. So, let’s change our goal.
Instead of aiming for a “perfect” eight hours of sleep every night, let’s aim for a period of profound rest. If you are lying in bed in your cool, dark, quiet room, and you are comfortable and calm, you are still resting. Your body is still repairing. Your mind is still quiet. This is incredibly restorative in and of itself. Let go of the pressure. Release the “shoulds.” Remind yourself that rest is the goal, and sleep is the beautiful bonus that will come when your mind and body feel safe enough to let go. This gentle approach takes the fear and frustration out of a difficult night and replaces it with compassion and patience for yourself.
