Resist trying to force yourself into peaceful sleep, and instead turn your attention to letting go of judgmental thoughts. It’s okay to have thoughts come up before bed, just let them melt away. Hopefully, by doing this, your body will calm and you will drift off to sleep in the process. 

Show notes: Meditation by Mark Bertin. 

Mark Bertin, MD, is a pediatrician, author, professor, and mindfulness teacher specializing in neurodevelopmental behavioral pediatrics.