While some folks can easily nod off each night, others find it tough to turn off their buzzing minds and catch those Zs. But Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist from Denver, has On , he shared his instant sleep-inducing trick that's got everyone talking.
He revealed: "I'm a doctor and sometimes I struggle to fall asleep. I'm going to tell you about the method that was like a light-switch moment for me once I learned it." He continued, clarifying that this isn't about popping melatonin or other aids, nor is it about pre-sleep showers or bedtime stories.
Instead, he introduced cognitive shuffling, saying: "It's a simple mental exercise we call cognitive shuffling. It's a way to rearrange or reorganize your thoughts similar to shuffling a deck of cards - basically, distracting your mind from conscious thought patterns that may keep you awake." Dr.
Walter then detailed the technique, noting its versatility: "There are a couple ways to do it. One is just thinking of random words or objects that have nothing to do with each other," he explained. "For example, cow, leaf, sandwich, butter, liver, things like that - just random words that make no sense.
" He shared another helpful tip pick a letter from the alphabet and count your heartbeat, reports . He explained: "Every eight beats, you think of a word that begins with that letter." This method not only distracts our minds but also creates 'micro dreams', which are experienced during the period of transitioning into sle.
