At 3 a.m., thoughts feel heavier than they are. Problems seem bigger, regrets louder, fears more convincing. This is not clarity — it’s nighttime chemistry.
Instead of arguing with thoughts, imagine placing them on a shelf until morning. You can silently say:
“Not now. I’ll look at this tomorrow.”
Most issues feel very different in daylight.
6. Adjust Expectations for the Next Day — Gently
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