Quell the rebellion against your inner tyrant
According to psychologist Daniel Kahneman, we have two brain systems: System 1 is our automatic, reactive brain. System 2 is our metacognitive brain that we use to reason, analyze and manage our decision. The trick is to move the bedtime decision from System 1 to System 2.
- Consider how you might be sabotaging your sleep.
- Then, set a realistic and sensible bedtime.
- Half an hour prior, tell yourself that you are choosing to go to bed at this time. It may be a way to quiet your inner squalling child.
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