The Art of Letting Go: How Releasing Control Helps You Sleep

Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, worrying that you won’t get enough sleep—only to realize that the more you stress about it, the harder sleep becomes? In this episode, I share a personal story about a triathlon I impulsively signed up for in medical school—with no time to train, totally unprepared, and really no idea what I was getting myself into. The night before the race, my anxiety about not sleeping took over, leading to one of the worst nights of insomnia I’ve ever had. We’ll explore how our struggle to control sleep can sometimes backfire and why letting go of that pressure can make all the difference

What You’ll Learn:

- Why worrying about sleep often makes it worse

- How the pressure to sleep perfectly fuels insomnia

- What letting go really means when it comes to rest

- A simple mindset shift that can help you sleep better tonight

If you find yourself lying in bed at night, unable to turn off your racing thoughts, you're not alone. So many of us get stuck replaying the day or worrying about tomorrow when all we want is to rest. That’s why I created a free sleep meditation designed specifically for women. It gently guides your mind away from stress and into a place of peace, ready for sleep.  You can download it now and start tonight—because you deserve deep, restful sleep.

Download my free guided sleep meditation: https://livewellsleepwell.mykajabi.com/sleepmeditation

You can also follow me on Instagram for tips about sleep: @dr.rachel.higginbotham