Have trouble sleeping? Try these tips to calm a racing mind

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 25 September 2025

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Avoid Scrolling

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Breathing Exercise

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Journaling

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Set a 'Worry Time'

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Visualisation

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