Ben is wondering if it's ok that he sleeps from 3 or so until 7 am, then goes back to sleep for another 2-3 hours. Should he just get up at 7? William wonders how to approach the anxiety around going to bed. Regulus has had insomnia for 6 weeks and wonders if it's too soon for CBTi as this i for chronic insomnia.

Ben is wondering if it's ok that he sleeps from 3 or so until 7 am, then goes back to sleep for another 2-3 hours. Should he just get up at 7? William wonders how to approach the anxiety around going to bed. Regulus has had insomnia for 6 weeks and wonders if it's too soon for CBTi as this i for chronic insomnia.

Lots of great questions to go over today! Tons of experiences, insights and opportunities for thought changes needed for great sleep!

In the spring of 2019, Ben started working with a coach and wanted to improve his fitness over the summer. When his diet changed, he started sleeping less. Having always been a high achiever, he approached sleep as he would his fitness goals.

After having searched for a quick fix, Ben saw that focusing less on improving sleep and more on what he enjoys during the day was what really helps.

He still has nights of less sleep, and some worry about having more trouble in the future. In this episode we talk about what led Ben to nearly completely abandoning the struggle, and how to take that final step!

One of the most challenging parts of struggling with sleep is how tired, drained and even exhausted you may feel during the day. But why is that? Where does the fatigue come from? And how should one best move past it?

In this episode, we talk about how there are two types of fatigue - the physical and the emotional. You will see that emotional fatigues is best met with the answer for all suffering, a gallon of self-kindness.

Jake has a drifting sleep pattern now sleeping 9am to 6 pm, how change this? Jen wonders why a she feels more tired when she sleeps more. Nance IDs peeing multiple times per hour, why is that? Regulus asks if using a calming app is a good idea? Yassine still isn’t sleeping well 5 months after a break up. William is wondering why he is so tired even after three sleep studies.

Stephanie has been struggling with anxiety about her health, and sleep has become very elusive; Phonovan feels exhausted at bedtime, but not truly sleepy; Regulus has questions about CBTI and sleeping medications; Sarah is wondering if she can do a sleep course/sleep restriction with her disability.

Check out all the activity at www.thesleepcoachschool.com, including our new Zoom Webinars!

Super excited to share that the book I’ve been talking about for a bit is now on Amazon. It is sure to be criticized, because a lot of the thinking is not aligned with the traditional approach, I hope people will be kind even if they disagree.

I hope though that this will explain the foundation of all I hope to teach over the next 40 years or so.

Thank YOU for the support and for being here!!

Lara wonders about sfi. Matthew is embarking on CBTi but wonders what to do to become more relaxed, is meditation the way? Peter has no trouble sleeping, but loves his nap! How can a short nap be so refreshing?

Leighton still remember his insomnia "birthday" 15 years ago. In the past year, he has had two stretches of 3 months where he sleeps well. But old habits creep back in with the fear of being awake. But this time things may be different. Leighton has started to do things that feel very uncomfortable, a sure sign that he is on the right track.