Coaching practices for Sleep Hygiene vs Cbt I

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Does this sound like the set of challenges you might be facing?

• I’ve already cut the caffeine, dimmed the lights, bought the blackout curtains and the cooling mattress
• I keep trying the obvious fixes
• When someone asks how I slept I genuinely can’t say
• The second my head hits the pillow my mind starts up
• I work or scroll right up until the moment I switch off the light and then expect my brain to drop into sleep on command

Practices that may help

1. Use sleep hygiene as the foundation, not the cure
   Get the basics right (light, caffeine, temperature, schedule) but do not expect them alone to fix insomnia.
   CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical
2. CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a multi-component behavioral program that addresses the habits, thoughts, and patterns that perpetuate chronic insomnia. Multiple meta-analyses show it outperforms sleep medication for long-term outcomes and produces lasting improvement. It is the first-line recommended treatment for chronic insomnia — though it is more demanding than a pill and works best with a qualified therapist or guided program.
3. Learn the two-process model of sleep
   Understanding how sleep pressure and the circadian clock interact removes the mystery from why sleep is unpredictable.
   CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical
4. Keep a daily sleep diary
   Track sleep and wake times daily to reveal patterns and benchmark treatment progress.
   CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical
5. Stimulus Control for Sleep
   Stimulus control therapy rebuilds the brain’s association between bed and sleepiness by reserving the bed exclusively for sleep, getting out when awake, and keeping a consistent wake time. It is the single most evidence-supported behavioral technique for chronic insomnia and a cornerstone of CBT-I.
6. Sleep Hygiene That Actually Moves the Needle
   Sleep hygiene is the set of daily behaviors and environmental conditions that make good sleep more likely — a consistent schedule, bright morning light, a cool dark room, sensible caffeine timing, and a wind-down buffer. The core habits have solid research support, though sleep hygiene is for healthy sleepers, not a substitute for treating a diagnosed sleep disorder.
7. Schedule a worry time earlier in the day
   Contain bedtime worry by giving anxious thoughts a specific earlier window, then postponing them at night.
   CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical
8. Build a wind-down buffer before bed
   Spend 30–60 minutes downshifting so the brain can transition out of high arousal.
   Sleep Hygiene That Actually Moves the Needle
9. Restore the bedroom as a stimulus for sleep only
   Reserve the bed exclusively for sleep and sex — no working, scrolling, or watching in bed.
   The Phone-Free Bedroom
10. Challenge catastrophic thoughts about sleep
    Identify and test the beliefs that turn a bad night into a disaster story.
    CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Made Practical

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