how to turn your mind off so you can actually fall asleep

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[@NewelOfKnowledge]

Robe isn't mine I promise.

[@Seisry2]

I trust you

[@markkodryk829]

Did you steal it?

[@davidbowman2035]

It should be ha ha

[@神聖な成就]

Ofc it isn’t, cuz it’s mine.

[@Kane.JimLahey.]

Who's is it then holmes¿

[@Dannielwalkerr]

My top worries why i sleep: 1. Why does Newel look so good in that robe 2. Why am I thinking about Newel without a robe

[@atomiumjae]

What the heeeeellllllll

[@PolishBehemoth]

Gay suppression issues?

[@pamelakasper7627]

I had wondered the same thing, just out of curiosity and because his physique is aesthetically pleasing. Just a normal reaction to something beautiful. And maybe self sabotage, because I gotta rewind it so I actually hear his message, a message that could actually help me.....

[@BatailleRapTishort]

Why is this memetic trite top comment instead of actual helpful/relatable stories like in the other vids

[@valca3867]

woah, hold on :0

[@__leeloo__]

A great trick I learned somewhere (can't remember where): to keep your mind from wandering/worrying, retrace the day you just had in your mind but backwards. And if your thoughts wander off again, once you notice it go back to where you left off and continue. It's basically impossible to make it all the way to the start of the day

[@xadxtya]

Great advice

[@julybutterfly]

I'm so gonna try this! Thanks!

[@wilhelmu]

First time I've been so early. Need to point it out in a comment for external validation.

[@Seisry2]

Same

[@BirdFlier]

Well well 👍

[@likearockstxr]

love how ur art improves with every video!!!

[@lynguyen2342]

You're like the best healer friend when I'm at my lowest, still enjoy your videos and character :))

[@AndresFlynn2997]

istg you have the best timing for uploads

[@Victorvp19]

For real its been 2 nights and it never happened to me before

[@valca3867]

love the humor and thank you for uploading

[@Brainhacker013]

"Ok, how to fall asleep, what notes would i ever possibly need?" Well, 1 and a half minute in and Mr. Lewis here had just given the definition of "trying". "Trying is perceived by the brain as facing a problem, causing it to release adrenaline which leads to you being aroused". Sleeping problem defined at 100%. Neurochemical definition of "trying" unlocked. Thanks Lewis!

[@Frankie_Scars]

You actually have no idea who your helping bro, you a g

[@st4rb0y333]

you really have a skill for explaining things in such a clear calm way thats super easily digestible!! youre also the most attractive person ive seen but thats a diff point…

[@TokyoBlue587]

I think you need to write a book or have a podcast. You cover so many different topics so well!

[@verdant9644]

Currently watching this at 1am because I couldnt sleep 😅

[@bobrascal]

it is the way

[@thomasbortscheller8156]

3am, New York time, because I am trying to get back a sleep.

[@xadxtya]

Watching it at 11:30, still got some time thankfully

[@julybutterfly]

Been in my nightgown since I woke up at noon because I was up all night and went to bed at 6am! It's a vicious cycle. I hate that it's getting dark earlier now too, that always gets me down.

[@LilKitLen]

Newel I am constantly in my best and only robe that I've had for over a decade and took with me even when I was kicked out. So you could say I was born ready for this.

[@marinaosmonalieva2413]

I’m here because of watching 3 hours video of sinking Titanic before bed last night and then trying to sleep thinking of horrors those people were going through! Quite unreasonable I assume 😩 thank you for the video ))

[@Bullebizzare]

I'm a constant worrier, i'll try having a 30min worrying window morning and afternoon ! Thank you, I hope I'll stop being so negative and anxious all day long. Great idea.

[@Zar2244]

Reading a book can help, but make sure it's a good one

[@The1stJesusMachine]

Getting that manta sleep mask has been a game changer for me. Also putting on a 20 minute wind down meditation type thing - the same one each time and I’m asleep by the end of it. Playing white noise keeps me asleep through the night. I’ve only just discovered how to fall asleep and finally have a good relationship with sleep after just avoiding it my whole life and neglecting it because I thought I couldn’t t fall asleep unless exhausted.

[@ddemaine]

A page-a-day diary by the bed is good if the mind is racing. Write out what is swirling in the mind; it 'processes' those thoughts, and the act of writing per se helps calm the mind down.

[@lorenzipersonaltrainer]

Your empathy / your unique talent to teach complex concepts with a powerful story telling/ young age/ handsome and professional, makes the channel the one ! In neuroscience- psychology- human behavior- humanity and purity .

[@vldgrs]

Plane?.. I always thought of my mind as a drone! 😂

[@BatailleRapTishort]

What a great video to watch after a sleepless night (went to sleep at 8pm woke up at 11 pm and now its 7 am)

[@ChessBiz]

Brilliant timing as always

[@yazandar6952]

Letterly couldn’t sleep yesterday after the evening salsa class. Thanks for this input. Fresh haircut btw 👌🏼

[@tatianakoniarova1622]

Cool, finally some solid advise!

[@MisanRandomVideos]

Me watching this video at 4am "put away screens 60 minutes before sleep" fuck.

[@emcarver8983]

This is brilliant advice. Perceiving techniques to fall back asleep is actually a barrier. Thank you.

[@mahjimoh]

Well this was sort of amazing - I didn’t expect to actually hear anything new, but I did!

[@UniqueGeekFreak]

Hahaha 😂 love the intro dedication to your thumbnail 🤣 I love seeing others in their lounge wear on vids, instantly relaxing. I once had a Pajamas party with my adult friends we were like 30 girls on new years eve, i decided the dress code was going to be "Pajamas" , everyone was so happy & comfortable, they said it was one of the best "parties" they went for lol

[@ihonestlydk284]

i don't even need to watch this video, your voice is so relaxing i could fall asleep just listening to you 💤

[@lotubenou8755]

The BEST thing I have added to my sleep routine is listening to audio books! For me, it works like pure magic, it is seriously that helpfull, and if you use audible, there is even a sleep timer that you can set, so that if you fall asleep to it, you don't wakeup having finished the book lmao.

[@carmens9248]

I rarely have this problem, but i liked and watched anyway because you're awesome and you have my support 🙏💕

[@MayaTalhouni]

ever since I got those first 2 tips in your newsletter 2weeks(ish?) ago, my sleeps gotten so much better! And that Kurdish barber, he knows what he’s doing! ;) also also I NEED that robe!!! Food for thought on worry time: I’ve been doing it for about a year now, and besides being an absolute game-changer, I’ve noticed over time that when I’ve blown my neurone fuses with worry it leaves me feeling at peace way better than any attempt at meditation. I find it reassuring and validating - the quickest way out is through :)

[@adikalambettu]

Straight up fire bro 🔥

[@mr.norwegianmilk7156]

Great stuff!

[@RM-el7ed]

This is exactly what I needed now!! Thank you!!!!🥰

[@Xen0ette]

It's a rough day, but I have to say i love how you started this. thank you for the laugh and the great advice!

[@zoesmith8766]

DEAR GOD I LOVE YOUR CHANEL THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU-

[@monaqueeney6885]

Really awesome vids !

[@Boneless710]

I don’t want to sleep because of nightmares where I’m dying so this don’t really help but I hope it helps the people that need it.

[@explosova]

Needed this badly

[@y.7819]

As a Japanese viewer, the “konnichiwa” at the end caught me off guard lol Love your videos!!!!

[@Cameri760]

I've been sleeping 5-6 hours daily for way longer than I want to admit, I also have poor sleep hygiene which has lead to more stress, anxiety, fatigue, and an overall worse quality of life. Going to apply these principles to turn things around. Thank you!

[@authaire]

We clocking off graveyard shift with this one fellas

[@BirdFlier]

A friend mentioned your channel because of distractions. You're so funny! (Quite relatable what you say)

[@JennWatson]

Try 800 mg of magnesium glycinate 2 hours before bed too! Thank you ❤

[@anomalyraven]

A pro tip that I've been using myself is to deliberately be bored during certain times of the day, because it gives me time to think instead of distracting and blasting my brain with constant dopamine hits. So when I commute to work by train, I don't scroll on my phone constantly. At most I'll put some music on in my headphones to drown out the noise around me, otherwise I'll just sit or stand while letting my mind wander. It gives me time to think of stuff that otherwise will distract me when it's time to sleep.

[@kq1613]

Another great vid muchacho…hilarious ending 💙💙💙

[@LeticiaAlonso-o6r]

Thank you so much 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@andrewj3677]

Lol! I really liked your drawing of the brain saying "gotcha bitch" The coolest illustration of my problem

[@const4959]

i love your content, one of the best on youtube

[@gavivimarte1860]

Brilliant postman’s there!!… Thank you, thank you, thank you Lewis!! One of the things that I do when I’m too worried before sleep, it’s listen to music or watch the night sky.

[@xadxtya]

This explains a lot of things, especially the fact why I can't fall asleep a night before a test or when I have to go to the airport 😭

[@potapotapotapotapotapota]

I like the sleep compression idea. I've actually recently started experimenting with having only 7 hours sleep. I also find for some reason that I wake up way more refreshed when I finish 30 min before a sleep cycle is supposed to end. What I mean by that is a sleep cycle is supposed to be 1.5 hours, so theoretically the best times to set your alarm are after 1.5 hours, 3 hours, 4.5 hours, 6 hours, 7.5 hours and 9 hours. But I've found that 1 hour, 2.5 hours, 4 hours, 5.5 hours, 7 hours and 8.5 hours works better for me.

[@raygrey408]

i have discovered your channel recently, and i love love your way of expressing . this video was just right there when i was thinking about my struggles with sleeping. as a person suffering from insomnia chronically, can you please please make a video about it ? it would help me a loooooooot and thank youuu for existing

[@catastic9394]

Really helpful, thank you

[@jaimeacevedo7405]

Loved the robe 👨🏻

[@Filippo463]

This is a great video and your tips are very useful. I'll readjust my sleep schedule so I hopefully can come back at this much better and with more sleep under my eyes 💪

[@slowlydeliciousdaisy6048]

You're Amazing ! ❤🎉😂

[@steveholden9139]

That sleep mask is the bomb, just got one as the sun rises here at 4.30am and wakes me up every morning……until now!

[@dani-elben]

Brilliant as always Thx, gnight

[@steevendemers83]

Thank you

[@evanrodell7736]

Such an underrated channel

[@neallbee3574]

Love your stuff Lewis. I was wondering if you could make a video about memory ?

[@Super_Saiyen_Potato]

thank youuu

[@mialindvall]

So valuable 🙏✨💛

[@emmanuelbett1373]

I am currently watching this video instead of sleeping.

[@ericcookson168]

Best robe 😂 i dont even own a robe. That is something I will treat myself to, a robe & sleep mask ❤

[@theswiftdodo5870]

that thumbnail. Ur the best Lewis 😂

[@ldavies3280]

I have postponed watching this video until later this evening when I’m in my PJs.

[@eshika2816]

It is really helpful. Thank you 😊

[@Korv_Stroganoff]

Can't believe I nailed down the dresscode before clicking on the video.

[@bloyomind1on1]

me watching this at 5 am with work in a couple hours 💀

[@sibylanderson4995]

How do you know I am gonna sleep now, that is What I really need!

[@Luisa12718]

My Mother always told me that if I can‘t sleep I should just relax instead

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

Also; daydreaming is underestimated, and it can be a pretty good wind-down..

[@gorsh_yt]

You actually got me to put on my pyjamas

[@emilerhard4189]

Hafe a good night y'all

[@fathimaawali3043]

Hi, pls talk about talking to your self out loud, how to start and progress. Thanks

[@Zar2244]

You just talk out loud....lol

[@TheOnlyGeggles]

Yo, this has been my *exact* problem lately! Brain is just hyper active, with random nonsense. I can't focus on work (which is why I'm on sick leave), nor sleep, because of it. Am excited to hear your thoughts on what I can do about it!

[@Ohyoucaughtme]

What I do is I think of everything all at once and it drifts me to sleep 😂 been doing it since I was a kid

[@cinderbelle22]

"I'll think about it tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day!" - Scarlet O'Hara

[@GeorgeDimovelis]

Nice haircut

[@Ergreifer]

First thing I noticed, our man is looking sharp.

[@Lewis.C777]

watching this while i should be sleeping 😂😂

[@WillN2Go1]

Good stuff. But this raises another issue. Some solutions may indicate the problem to solve wasn't the problem. I usually sleep great but I also often have problems falling asleep and waking up in the middle of the night. Is it because I was worrying? Well my worries have been pretty consistent for a few years now. There's always some tax bill, there's always something broken, ..... Nothing soul shattering or life and death. It's always amazing to me that when the weather turns cold and I plug in my electric blanket how perfect my sleep becomes. Does the blanket make me think less? I think it's just more comfortable. I have a theory of invisible drafts. Tiny drafts we aren't conscious of that keep us awake. If we are outside in the cold and unable to get warn, we can't sleep. This keeps us from dying of hypothermia in our sleep. I noticed years ago that when I slept in a sleeping bag liner I always slept better. So that's always a fall back and it usually helps. No drafts possible. My brain has been busy, my problems ever present for decades. Some nights I sleep great, some I don't. I first make sure I'm comfortable. By far the biggest impediment is Do I need to pee? Even if I'd just gone... go again. Now it's not the issue. Neurotic OCD? Maybe - but it's done. Physical comfort seems far more important than mental comfort. (The recent American election night is a classic example. The worst possible outcome was clearly happening. This is greatly unsettling to me. I had to drive up to my boat to make sure it was securely tied to the dock during the windstorm that had just started. My boat was rocking a lot. I actually love this. I went to bed at 9 and slept like a baby. I woke up the next day fully rested and resumed being miserable.) I noticed in college that about every three weeks I was miserable. I thought, maybe this is like a male version of menstrual cycles for women? Nope. Three weeks consistently. Maybe something rotten just happened to happen every three weeks? I looked at my journals. Bombed a test... that would do it, three weeks later dated a terrific woman, new love.... miserable. That doesn't make any sense..... All I could find was three weeks. So after that I decided my best course was to just see it as cyclical, happening to me, but not caused by anything real. So, don't give it undue attention. That was 50 years ago. Probably still happening. I do have days where I just feel anxious. There is always something that could've caused it, but I know it's just the three week thing.... ignore it, or use it to do something about a problem I'd been putting off. The other thing I noticed is that some mornings I wake up and don't feel as rested. Everything seems okay. Then I find out I'd spent the night sleeping on one of my fat fountain pens. How did I not feel that? Some part of me did. Nights after I changed my sheets are usually great. So wrinkles, pens, drafts and the whatevers. be comfortable, cozy, and just go pee again... is the better path to zzzzzzz

Thank you for your tips, will give them a try! I've been having sleep issues for years, mostly as waking up after about 4-5 hours of sleep, unable to fall back asleep. Have tried implementing most of the protocols from Dr. Matthew Walker, some might've helped a bit, but not much. So probably it's more of a psychological problem for me, but haven't managed to find a solution yet.

[@bluelightalarm]

it's 00:49 and I am naked and aroused - this is quite different from your usual videos Lew 😂

[@sjohnson1216]

This works for me: watch the breath. Don't count. Just watch.

[@KevinMcKinneyFilms]

5:35 the crux, Make time to worry.

[@MartinAlejandro-b6d]

your haircut looks nice.

[@Monolightt]

I actually changed into my robe

[@JeyanthiNatesan]

Your first title was very good why did you change it Btw I don't remember what it was but it was catchy

[@victoriabillah6125]

0:18 so read in bed excludes a kindle device right ?

[@T1nyRaccoon]

Great. I can fall asleep. Now, how do I wake up?

[@TheParkitny]

Where can I get one of these robes my friend?

[@Lin1Lin2Lin3Lin4]

I had to put my robe on

[@Seisry2]

Ima watch this later, got things to do actually 😅

[@ArgamaWitch]

Konnichiwa

[@BatailleRapTishort]

2:00 you know what you did representing the airports as two towers

[@musikamusika1736]

Nothing works for me at all. I can turn off my mind and just lie there for hours. I just started eating magnesium rich foods like buckwheat, pumpkin seeds and almonds. I also ordered vitamin D, magnesium, l tryptophan and l theanine. I really hope my sleep will improve.

[@Charles-Windham]

Ditch the tryptophan. Seratonin is carcinogenic. Replace it with glycine. Vitamin D may be best int the am. L-Theanine , glycine, melatonin (not just for sleep - it is a master antioxidant also) and also Magtein. Sometimes I just concentrate on thinking: "Don't think" ...every time I start to think of something. Hey, just trying to help.