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How to get rid of the unwanted thoughts and get some proper sleep.

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It might be worth trying mindfulness/meditation before bed if you haven’t already - don’t get me wrong it doesn’t always work straight away and it’s not for everyone but it can help clear the mind a little. Something else that I find useful is listening to a comedy podcast, as it relaxes me and makes me feel much calmer and ready to sleep.

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