In order to fall asleep we need to pretend to be asleep.
It may appear true on the surface, especially if someone is trying to simplify the concept of falling asleep or is using metaphorical language. The idea of “pretending to be asleep” might resonate with the notion of relaxing, clearing the mind, and letting go of conscious control, all of which can aid in the process of falling asleep. However, from a scientific perspective, the statement is not accurate. Sleep involves complex neurological processes that occur without the need for conscious pretense.
In fact, actively trying to pretend to be asleep may create mental tension, making it harder to actually fall asleep. It’s generally best to create a comfortable sleep environment and let sleep occur naturally.
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Sleep, like life itself seems to occur when you’re busy making other plans.
Not going to bore anyone with a pile of sleep hygiene tips except to say that there are purpose-built audio books where the narrative is so paralysingly dull that sleep comes automatically.
I can honestly say that I have never gotten to the end of any of them. I don’t know how things turned out or whether things ever turned out. Best of all, I don’t care.
Drug-free anti-stimulus – what a wonderful thing!
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I was 10 years a hypnotherapist so sleep drags me under in a couple of minutes.
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Good post.I subscribed. Have a nice day🍀☘️⭐️💝
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Thank you! Great to have you with us!
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Quite an achievement, Sage.
As I’ve gotten older , sometimes my body demands a little mid day me time where a kip is asked for and a kip is given.
Sadly in boring work meetings where it’s a struggle to focus, I am wont to close my eyes to shut out distractions and to concentrate.
this is a very risky tactic.
Exposed one time, in the next meeting I drew and coloured in a pair of wide open eyes and attached them to my spectacles 😄
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I’ve risen to the challenge of trying to keep you engaged during those boring meeting … let’s get creative!
Doodle Challenges: Instead of just doodling aimlessly, set yourself mini doodle challenges. For example, see how many different animals you can draw using only circles, squares, and triangles.
Mindful Coloring: Bring along a small coloring book and colored pencils. Engage in mindful coloring, focusing on the sensation of the pencil on paper and the vibrant colors. It’s like a mini meditation session!
Meeting Bingo: Create a bingo card with common phrases or behaviors that occur during meetings (like “Someone says ‘synergy'” or “Someone nods off”). Try to get a bingo without anyone noticing.
Secret Messages: Write secret messages or stories on sticky notes and place them strategically in your notebook or around your workspace. It’s like a treasure hunt during the meeting!
Alternate Realities: Imagine the meeting is taking place in an alternate reality or a different time period. How would the discussions and dynamics change if you were in space, the Wild West, or a medieval castle?
Emoji Translations: Translate everything said in the meeting into emoji-speak in your notes. It’s a fun way to stay engaged while also practicing your emoji vocabulary.
Invisible Puppetry: Pretend there are invisible puppets on your hands and act out a silent puppet show under the table. It’s a quirky way to pass the time while keeping your attention somewhat on the meeting.
Haiku Summaries: Summarize key points of the meeting in haiku form. It challenges you to distill information into a concise and creative format.
Chair Yoga: Practice subtle chair yoga stretches to keep your body and mind engaged. It’s a sneaky way to stay focused while also preventing stiffness from sitting too long.
Fantasy Meeting League: Treat the meeting like a sports event and mentally assign points to different actions or outcomes. For example, +10 points for a particularly insightful comment, -5 points for a cliché buzzword, etc. Keep track and see who wins!
Remember, the goal is to stay engaged and amused without disrupting the flow of the meeting or disrespecting your colleagues. These creative strategies can help make boring meetings a bit more bearable!
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