How To Sleep Like A Baby: Train your brain with routine

In our history, the machinery of the mind has been described to work like a hydraulic device, an automobile engine, a computer, and even a hologram. I’m sure that, as soon as we invent another amazing piece of technology, the brain will be compared to that as well.

But instead of thinking about what the brain is like, think about what it actually does. The nervous system is an amazing pattern detector that sets up the body to expect repeating rhythms — whether sensory, circadian, verbal, etc.

What does this have to do with your sleep? If you establish a rhythm to your sleep, the brain and body can detect that pattern and come to anticipate it, making it easier to fall asleep.

So, like your kids, establish a routine for yourself as well. This includes sleeping in the same place, and about the same time, each night. Think about this like training your brain. Once your set the regular pattern, your body and brain will align to this regular cycle, helping you get a better night’s sleep.