Can't sleep because your mind is racing? Try the 20-minute rule
Lying in bed with a racing mind? Trying harder to sleep makes it worse. The 20-minute rule, borrowed from insomnia therapy, retrains your brain to switch off.
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Stress, anxiety and sleep
Stress, racing thoughts and poor sleep feed each other. These guides give you short, practical techniques, from breathing to a wind-down routine, to use alongside any care you're receiving.
Your doctor's advice comes first. These guides are general health information to help you build everyday habits. They don't replace your treatment. If anything here doesn't fit your situation, ask your doctor.
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"High cortisol" on social media: what's real, and how to lower stress naturally
Cortisol face, cortisol belly, cortisol cocktails — the internet blames one hormone for everything. Here's what cortisol really does and what calms stress.
Revenge bedtime procrastination: why you stay up late (and how to stop)
Busy all day, so you steal the night back — and pay for it tomorrow. Here's why revenge bedtime procrastination happens and five ways to break the cycle.
How to calm anxiety fast: a 60-second breathing technique for stressful meetings
Heart racing before a presentation or tough meeting? This discreet 60-second breathing technique calms your body fast — and nobody will notice you doing it.
How to stop doomscrolling: a 7-day reset that actually sticks
Doomscrolling isn't a willpower problem — apps are built to keep you there. Here's a simple 7-day plan to break the loop and get your evenings back.
Why am I always tired? 7 everyday causes (and what actually fixes them)
Sleeping 7 hours and still exhausted? Constant tiredness usually comes down to a handful of fixable causes. Here's how to find yours in a week.
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