{"id":295,"date":"2026-10-03T15:57:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T15:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/?page_id=295"},"modified":"2026-10-04T11:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T11:47:55","slug":"stress-racing-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/stress-racing-thoughts\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress and Racing Thoughts: Sleep Solutions for Winding Down"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your mind is busy, your body can stay on alert, which makes it harder to fall asleep. A short, repeatable wind-down routine can help you switch off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try these habits first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write down tomorrow\u2019s worries on paper before bed.<\/li>\n\n<li>Try slow breathing: in for 4, out for 6.<\/li>\n\n<li>Keep screens away for the last 30 to 60 minutes before bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things that may help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the kinds of products people often use for this. They can make good habits easier, but they are not a cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shh-region\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Choose your Amazon country\"><span>Shop on Amazon in:<\/span> <button type=\"button\" data-r=\"uk\">UK<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"us\">US<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"ca\">CA<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"au\">AU<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-r=\"ie\">IE<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=sleep+journal+notebook\" data-k=\"sleep journal notebook\" data-kus=\"sleep journal notebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A notebook or sleep journal for a nightly brain dump<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=weighted+blanket\" data-k=\"weighted blanket\" data-kus=\"weighted blanket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A weighted blanket<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=lavender+pillow+spray\" data-k=\"lavender pillow spray\" data-kus=\"lavender pillow spray\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A lavender diffuser or pillow spray<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a class=\"shh-amz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=caffeine+free+herbal+tea+bedtime\" data-k=\"caffeine free herbal tea bedtime\" data-kus=\"caffeine free herbal tea bedtime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Caffeine-free herbal tea<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Product names link to Amazon search results in the country you choose above, so you can compare options and read reviews yourself. We don\u2019t currently earn anything from these links, and they aren\u2019t recommendations of a specific product. If that changes, we will say so here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<!-- PRODUCT PICKS: add specific Amazon product links here once chosen and approved -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worth knowing:<\/strong> weighted blankets are not suitable for everyone, including young children and some people with breathing or circulation problems, so follow the manufacturer\u2019s guidance. Essential oils can irritate skin or airways and may not be suitable in pregnancy or around pets. Herbal products can interact with medicines, so ask a pharmacist if you take medication, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go deeper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/stress-racing-thoughts-wind-down-routines-that-actually-work\/\">Read our full guide to stress and racing thoughts<\/a> for the reasons behind these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More sleep solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure this is your main issue? <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-quiz\/\">Take the 3-minute Sleep Quiz<\/a>, or browse <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/\">all sleep solutions<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/light\/\">Light<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/noise\/\">Noise<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/room-temperature\/\">Room temperature<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/digestion-reflux\/\">Digestion and reflux<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/shhlumber.com\/index.php\/sleep-solutions\/snoring-breathing\/\">Snoring and breathing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If sleep problems happen most nights for three months or more, or they affect your mood, health or daily life, please speak to your GP or another healthcare professional. The information here is general and is not medical advice.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your mind is busy, your body can stay on alert, which makes it harder to fall asleep. A short, repeatable wind-down routine can help you switch off. Try these habits first Things that may help These are the kinds of products people often use for this. 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