According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder, with insomnia being the most common. We live in a society where many of us are taught the values of “grind culture” and that sleeping once you’re dead is a comical yet pervasive standard. Our mind-body systems, understandably so, can experience a sort of shock or disorientation when we attempt to wind down from our on-the-go day, and may require some attuning. Journaling and setting aside time to notice and tend to ourselves before bed can help us offload and provide a container for our jumbled, racing thoughts and worries about the unfinished. As simple as this sounds, this container can help us fall asleep much quicker than we might without it. If you feel cognitively and/or physically consumed in a way that doesn’t align with your values, or if you need support getting a good night’s sleep, this practice may be for you.