Many people find it helpful to set aside some time well before going to bed to work through their thoughts and worries, like what they need to do the next day or over the next week. If you experience racing thoughts the second you hit the pillow you might want to consider setting up a time before bed to take care of your worries. By doing so you can remind yourself when in bed that you don’t need to be thinking about them now. All they will do is keep you from sleeping. There are several techniques that you can use to help you from letting worry time sneak into bed with you.
Feeling stressed or worried is normal and a necessary part of life. It is protective. However, such thoughts can lead to an exaggerated emotional response and behaviours that can create problems, such as insomnia or unneeded anxiety. Use realistic thinking to challenge thinking traps.