A good way to recalibrate your mind to sleep
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A lot of this is common sense and you can get it from other common research, but there are a handful of key topics and research facts that will help alter your thinking towards insomnia. While I haven't done all the steps (yet) just changing the way I view my sleep has helped me quite a bit.
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I wondered why I was so tired when I got up in the morning.  The fitbit really does track my sleep patterns.  I found that I was awake numerous times (it even tell you exactly what times you are awake) and it shows when you are restless.  (it also shows those exact times).  I found that about 1/2 of the time I am asleep I am not getting actual sleep time.  This will help me make better decisions as to the number of hours I need to spend "in bed".  When my son tracked his sleep patterns, he found that he was averaging only about 2 hours of sleep a night.  He has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and is receiving treatment.  Had it not been for the fitbit, he might have developed life-threatening health issues due to severe sleep deprivation.  I love the clip-on fitbit because the wristband one does not go with my wardrobe.  I slip the fitbit into the sleeping wrist band at night to track my sleep, though.  It is small and clips easily to the waistband of my shorts or inside the pocket.  It is not even noticeable.  I have clipped it to my bra strap.  That worked well, too.

I was surprised to see how much more exercise I get throughout the day, as measured by the fitbit.  I am impressed that it can measure the intensity of the activity.  I wore it to a circuit exercise class and when I synced the device with the computer, it showed the activity in duration and intensity.  It gives recommendations to increase activity levels, too.  Actually, since you become aware of what you are doing, it is self-motivating to adjust and add more activity.

It also tracks the calorie use.  I put in the foods that I ate for about a week.  The program has an extensive list of foods (by brand, too) and you can add your own, which it keeps track of.  I got tired of logging all of the food, so I stopped; however, I got a feel for basically how many calories I typically eat in a day.... The software determines how you are meeting your calorie intake, activity, sleep, water, and weight goals.  I can pick up where I left off if I want to begin logging the foods again.  It is not hard, I'm just a little lazy.

It was very easy to set up and since it is blue tooth, it syncs very easily with my devices.  I am glad that I got this.... I think I will use it for a long time.  Oh, the battery stays charged for a long time.  I charged it yesterday for the first time... and it still had over 1/2 of the battery charge after a week.
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What a wonderfully useful book.  Dr. Edlund has much to teach me.
  An example, I recently had occasion to take a 12 minute nap in the middle of a busy day.  As he explains, this is often the best way to get re-charged in a hurry.  I had no real recognition of the value of short naps before this, I just sort of did them randomly, as needed.  This book helps to explain the importance not only of sleep, but also the importance of rest, which he defines as social, spiritual, mental and physical.  Key concepts for me when I am inclined to just put the pedal to the metal, and burn out.  This book was quite instrumental in discouraging that approach, and emphasizing balance.
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I use bought these Easy Crossword puzzle books to solve as a way to help me relax to sleep. I love them, because, yes, they are EASY! I do not sit there and stress over not getting the correct answer. I tend to solve 2 pages each night before I sleep, they help me get my mind off of other things from my day. I love them!
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If I am having trouble sleeping I listen to it, but music actually gives me a more restful sleep. Perhaps because it is more varied pitches, but when I feel wiped out this does the trick! What peoples brains respond well to is very specific to their needs. Therefore, I am not criticizing the product, simply saying my brain waves respond better to soft music than to white noise.
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I'm the type of person that can sleep anytime and basically anywhere.  Although that may sound great, I rarely feel refreshed when I wake up. I feel like I've been battling the forces of evil all night and wake up feeling exhausted. Typically I hit the snooze button several times and have difficulty prying myself out of bed even after 8+ hrs of sleep!  My problem wasn't about getting enough hours of sleep but making those hours restful and restorative. Incorporating some of the simple strategies in this book, e.g., completely blacking out my room, started making an immediate difference in my quality and quantity of sleep.  I'm now waking up before my alarm is set to wake me, sleeping fewer hours, and most importantly, I feel rested.  I plan on incorporating more of the strategies that Shawn discusses in the book to keep improving my sleep game.

Sleep is usually the last thing people think about in this workaholic, always connected culture but it really sets the tone for the day.
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Bought this to help me fall asleep on those nights I couldn't fall asleep, and it works well - so if that's what you have in mind, you will be good to go, on the other hand, it could be kind of boring to sit & watch for too long - I'd say your happiness with this item will depend on your motivation for buying it.
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Great ideas to help de-stress. Especially loved his technique for unwinding the mind so you can go to sleep. It works!
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Works very well to relax you SO you can fall asleep easier
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I bought the book to get relaxed. I had lots of trouble sleeping and i needed help. Pills did not do the trick and are not the best idea in the long run. The book helped me to find ways to relax, get things under control and empty the mind. I sleep full nights again and feel extreemly good during day time!

It was a very good help!
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The theory of brain entrainment is new to me.  I bought this CD because I was looking for an aid to de-stress.  Whether it be the power of suggestion or something more I can't say.  What I can say is I use this CD to fall asleep and when I do, my sleep is profoundly sounder.  I don't wake during the night when I use this CD.
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Dean Evenson teamed with his wife, Dudley, to produce an hour-long CD that is designed to help listeners fall asleep. The CD's two tracks both have relaxing music and nature sounds. Picture being at the beach and being lulled by the rhythmic waves, or being in a forest with songbirds. Add calming harp and flute music. And then, in the first track, Dudley's soothing voice guides listeners into deep relaxation, encouraging us to let go of the thoughts and chatter in our minds that interfere with sleep. All this truly will help insomniacs drift off to sleep. The second track just has the music and nature sounds--or so we think. The Evenson's have cleverly added the guided meditations subliminally. This is so listeners can put the CD on repeat to encourage sleeping all night long.
-- Alice R. Berntson, New Connexion Journal
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A very good, practical book. Although at first blush, the advise almost seems overly simple, it works. I guess, like lots of good ideas and advise, sometimes simple is the best. I've suffered from insomnia on and off for  about 25 years and I've tried most everything, including sleeping pills.  I've been doing this program now for about 3 weeks and it has definitely  improved my sleep. In those 3 weeks, I've had maybe 3 bad nights, and even  those nights weren't as bad as what I used to consider bad. In addition to  sleeping better, I have an extra hour or two at the end of the day because  of how this program works. Over the years, I've read quite a bit about  insomnia and sleep, like all of us insomniacs probably have, but I would  say this book contains the most practical advise. While this program may  not cure everyone's insomnia, at a minimum, it will certainly help everyone  who has insomnia that is not related to some type of underlying physical  condition.
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It helps  to go to sleep with the thought that my back does not hurt
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Good audio book to use for falling asleep at night.
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I started reading this book a short time ago. I was a person who rarely remembered their dreams; I now am able to to recall something on most mornings.  I am not having lucid dreams yet, but seem to be making progress. The techniques in this book are rather simple, but good in my opinion.
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A real sleeper - the monotonous drone of these narrations or speeches is enough to put anyone to sleep- Good for insomniacs- better than warm milk to put you to sleep within 10 minutes of starting it