What to Do When You Wake Up at 3 A.M. — And Still Feel Rested the Next Day
At night, the mind tends to magnify worries. Slow, controlled breathing activates the calming branch of the nervous system.
A simple method:
Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds
Exhale slowly for 6 to 8 seconds
Continue for 2 to 3 minutes
Long exhalations help lower heart rate and settle the nervous system. Many people drift back to sleep without noticing.
4. Do Not Use Your Phone
Screens, notifications, and scrolling stimulate the brain. Even briefly checking your phone signals to your mind that it is daytime.
If you cannot fall back asleep after 20 to 30 minutes, choose something quiet and low-stimulation instead:
Sit peacefully in dim light
Read a few pages of a paper book
Listen to calm, familiar audio
This is not meant to entertain but to gently disengage the mind.
5. Let Thoughts Pass Without Fueling Them
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