Staying Awake
Staying awake to fall asleep? It sounds counterintuitive, but focusing too hard on falling asleep can make it nearly impossible. Sajay Kansagra tries not to fall asleep when he actually wants to. "Instead of worrying about falling asleep, I do my best to stay awake. This typically reduces anxiety and allows the mind to relax enough to sleep. It's a technique called 'paradoxical intention'," he explains.
