If you’re anything like me, you’ve had your share of sleepless nights. Sometimes the cause is apparent, whether it be an illness, sleep apnea, or staying out partying too late. Sometimes you have no idea why.
If all the usual methods for falling asleep haven’t worked for you, consider trying one of the following solutions.
Body doubling increases productivity and focus for many, especially when you work from home or have difficulty concentrating in a distracting environment.
A Word of the Year can change your life. It should encompass either your worst problem or your greatest hope. It puts a focus on what you want to “be” by Dec 31.
When your brain is low on the neurotransmitter dopamine, you may feel unmotivated to complete tasks that others can tackle without effort. So you might have to get creative to start the ball rolling on work tasks, family commitments, and even basic things like self-care.
Hack your habits: According to Dr. Wendy Wood, author and Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at the University of Southern California, three elements make up a habit: a repetition, a stable behavior, and a reward.