Stress can make falling asleep feel impossible, leaving you tossing and turning with racing thoughts. As a therapist, I often help clients navigate this struggle by teaching techniques to manage stress and improve sleep. From creating a calming bedtime routine and practicing mindfulness to managing stress throughout the day, there are effective strategies to break the cycle of stress and sleeplessness. In this blog, I share practical tips for getting better rest—even during stressful times—so you can wake up feeling more refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Sleep is essential for both mental and physical health, yet it’s often overlooked in our busy lives. As a therapist, I see how inadequate sleep can lead to anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment. For most adults, 7-9 hours of sleep is ideal, but quality matters just as much as quantity. In this post, we’ll explore the science behind sleep and how prioritizing rest can improve mood, memory, and overall well-being. It’s time to make sleep a non-negotiable part of your self-care routine.

Learn a quick and easy way to ground yourself and stay mindful. The more we allow our minds to settle on what we are doing in each moment, the more we can feel settled in our bodies and feel good in our soul.