For Overthinking At Night

This meditation is for the nights when the mind will not slow down. When thoughts keep circling…replaying…planning…worrying…You do not need to force sleep. We are simply helping the mind feel less alone in the dark. You do not need to clear your thoughts. You only need to arrive here… as you are. So whether you fall asleep or simply rest here with me, your body will benefit from this meditation. Let me know how it landed. Much love.

Transcript

For overthinking at night. This meditation is for nights when the mind just won't slow down. When thoughts keep circling. Replaying moments, Conversations. Circumstances. Planning ahead. Worrying Anxious You can't force sleep. So let's not try to. We're simply going to help the mind to feel less alone in the dark. Hi. I'm Karen. Just get comfortable. Allow your body to settle in naturally. Using as many pillows and blankets as feels good. And as you sink into your bed. Notice the places where you're holding tension. You don't need to release it all. Soften. Around it. Can you take a slow breath in? And a slow breath out. Again, Breathing in gently. And exhaling slowly. If your mind is racing right now. That doesn't mean that you're failing. A busy mind. Is often a protective mind. It keeps scanning. Good thinking. Preparing trying to keep you safe. So, Instead of fighting your thoughts tonight, We're going to offer your mind something quieter. To rest beside. Gently shift your attention to your breathing. No need to change it. Just notice the rise. And fall. Rise. And fall. Just breathing. Breathing. Imagine the darkness around you. Becoming softer. Softer. Like a blanket. Around the nervous system. Nothing to solve right now. Nothing to prepare for. Nothing required of you in this moment. If thoughts continue appearing, That's okay. Let them move like distant cars passing outside. You don't need to chase them. You don't need to stop them. Simply notice them. Notice. Notice. And let them continue moving. Now. If this feels helpful. Silently repeat. I don't need to figure everything out tonight. I don't need to figure everything out tonight. One more time. I don't need to figure everything out tonight. Can you take a slower breath? Breathing in gently. . . And exhaling slowly. Imagine your body growing heavier. The forehead softening. The jaw unclenching. The shoulders sinking. The stomach. Relaxing. The legs becoming warm and heavy. Let the bad hold you. You don't need to hold yourself up anymore. Rest here quietly for a few moments. Breathing. Breathing in stillness. Still. And if sleep comes. Let it come naturally. If it doesn't. That's okay too. Your body is still receiving rest. Breathing. Allowing yourself to soften into the night. So much love if you'd like more practices like this. You can follow me here on Insight. I share meditations for overwhelm, Emotional exhaustion, Sleep, And calming busy minds.