Cognitive Shuffling
We all get on the that “worry rocker”, up and down and going nowhere. Cognitive shuffling is a mental strategy designed to quiet the mind and ease the transition into sleep. By focusing on random, unrelated words or images—like shuffling a deck of cards—it disrupts repetitive, stressful thoughts that often keep people awake. Why It Works: How to Practice: By keeping your thoughts random and light, you’ll gently guide your brain into sleep. Practice Practice Practice = Z Z Z