Quiet the Mind, Rest the Body
On Day 5 of your 7 Day Sleep Comfort Plan, we shift our focus inward — to the thoughts and mental noise that often delay or disturb sleep. When your brain won’t switch off, your body struggles to follow. Tonight, we give your mind permission to rest.
🧘 Did You Know?
Overthinking and mental stress are among the top reasons people struggle to fall asleep — even when they’ve done everything else right.
💡 Quick Wins (£)
- Write down 3 worries and 3 gratitudes in a notebook to release mental tension.
- Try box breathing: inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4 — repeat for 2 minutes.
💡 Tip:
Set a 15-minute “worry time” in the early evening. Don’t let your brain bring those thoughts to bed — tell them, “You had your turn.”
🌙 Mini Comfort Tips (££)
- Use calming scents like lavender with a diffuser to help reset your mood.
- Turn off screens and switch to a physical book or guided audio meditation 30 minutes before sleep.
- Place a Sanggol side sleeper pillow between your knees or arms to calm the body and prevent tossing.
🛏 Product Pick:Side sleepers can benefit from hugging a
full-length body pillow — it engages the senses and quiets the fidgeting mind.
🌿 Long-Term Strategies (£££)
- Start a bedtime journaling habit or use a dedicated sleep journal to download thoughts before bed.
- Use mindfulness tools like Headspace or Insight Timer for guided sleep meditations.
- Try soft background sounds like brown noise or ambient nature audio to help override racing thoughts.
🧠 Brain Fact:
When you do the same pre-bed ritual each night, your brain learns that it’s time to wind down. Routine rewires your sleep pathways.
As we round the corner into the final days of your sleep plan, remember: sleep is not something you force — it’s something you allow. Tonight, breathe deep, and give your mind permission to power down.
