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Cognitive Shuffling worked for me the other night. I don't have trouble falling asleep. But I do have trouble getting back to sleep at 4AM. And this worked. Reading can work both ways: it can calm me. But reading can also stimulate me.

What Is Cognitive Shuffling? A Simple Technique to Help You Fall Asleep

“Cognitive shuffling” can calm a busy brain.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/well/mind/sleep-cognitive-shuffling.html?unlocked_article_code=1.c08.mg_6.8PdLNR_TlbUU&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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