The 3 AM Wake Up Call: How to Break Free from the Past and Future's Grasp The brain's inability to shut down at night is a common affliction. Dr.
Shelby Harris, a psychologist with BetterSleep, identifies two primary factors contributing to nighttime stress: regretting the past and worrying about the future.
These anxieties can be managed through simple yet effective strategies. Writing tasks incorporated into one's bedtime routine can redirect thoughts towards calmer patterns, ultimately leading to improved sleep quality.