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The one minute sleep hack doctors who work night shifts swear by
If you're victim to sleepless nights, you could be in luck. Dr Arthur Joustra shared on TikTok that he believes he has found a hack to fall asleep in…
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NHS Doctor Reveals Simple "Cognitive Shuffling" Sleep Hack That Promises Quick Rest
London, UK – Dr. Arthur, an NHS Paediatrics trainee, has revealed his top sleep hack, a technique he calls "cognitive shuffling," which he claims helps him fall asleep in minutes despite challenging night shifts. The doctor, who is also known as Dr_Arthur_ online, shared the method in a recent video, garnering significant attention for its simplicity and effectiveness. "It essentially distracts your brain, letting it know it's safe to go to sleep and getting it away from that anxious state of fight or flight that makes your thoughts race," explained Dr. Arthur. The technique involves thinking of a random word, visualizing it, and then immediately thinking of another completely unrelated word that starts with the last letter of the previous one. For example, starting with "elephant," one would then think of "tree," followed by "engine," and continue this pattern. Dr. Arthur emphasizes that the goal is to provide random, unrelated thoughts to the brain, preventing it from dwelling on worries that keep individuals awake. He assures viewers that the technique is surprisingly easy to implement and can lead to falling asleep in a matter of minutes. The video has sparked numerous comments from users sharing their own sleep tips and confirming the effectiveness of similar mental exercises.
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Doctor reveals his go to hack which allows you to get to sleep in minutes
Sleep deprivation can have serious negative impacts on our overall health and wellbeing
