Mel Robbins presents 7 powerful phrases to say to yourself every night to break the cycle of negative thinking and improve sleep. Backed by experts like Dr. Alia Crum and Dr. Lisa Damour, these statements help you acknowledge your feelings, shift to a manageable mindset, and give yourself permission to rest, leading to more positivity and happiness.
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Mel Robbins introduces 7 specific phrases to say nightly, backed by experts in sleep, neuroscience, and psychology, to replace negative bedtime thoughts with positivity and better sleep.
Dr. Alia Crum's research shows that adopting the mindset 'this is manageable' can reduce physical symptoms and improve coping, even for cancer patients.
Dr. Lisa Damour explains that feeling overwhelmed is a mentally healthy response to overwhelming circumstances, not a sign of something wrong.
Dr. Rebecca Robbins recommends writing down unfinished tasks to offload them from your mind, helping you fall asleep faster.
The final phrase, 'I give myself permission to drift off to sleep,' helps you let go of control and trust your body's natural ability to rest.
"It's okay for me to feel overwhelmed based on everything that's going on. — Mel Robbins"
"The best mindset to be in when you have cancer is the mindset that this is manageable. — Dr. Alia Crum"
"Now is my time to restore and relax. — Dr. Rebecca Robbins"