Clap on! Clap off! . . . but not for your body

Ever notice how long it takes to wake up? Do you almost fall back asleep while you’re brushing your teeth, or feel bewildered trying to choose what to wear to work?

It’s not just sleep deprivation that makes you groggy. Our bodies take time.

Time to eat, time to exercise, time to shave…. We’re not wired to clap on (wake up!) or clap off (sleep!).

If you get frustrated with how long it takes you to drop off at night, think of it this way: If you need 45 minutes to be fully functional, perhaps you also need 45 minutes to let go.

Now you can also use Restful Insomnia tools to renew and move into deep rest during that time. But the key is to be patient with yourself.

We live in a fast paced world, we expect instant results. But when you spend time with  – actually in  – your body, you help it do what it needs to be your friend. Whether that’s waking up, letting go or moving into renewal and rest.

P.S. A great last minute gift for someoen who can’t sleep, check out Renewing in Chaos: Finding Rest in Turbulent Times.