For most of my life, sleep was a stranger. My childhood was a whirlwind of chaos, and routine was a foreign concept. As an adult, the insomnia continued. I’d lie awake, mind racing, to-do lists swirling like a dust devil. My days were a blur of forgetting appointments, losing keys, and barely scraping by.

One day, I stumbled upon a free online course on mindfulness. Skeptical but desperate, I signed up. It was a revelation.Learning about calming the mind at night, even if sleep wouldn’t come, was a game-changer. Slowly, I incorporated relaxation techniques and a loose sleep schedule – embracing the quiet hours for reading or light tasks instead of fighting for sleep.

It wasn’t perfect. My apartment was still a cluttered mess, but my mind felt clearer. I started a bullet journal – messy, yes,but it helped me track appointments and tasks. Now, I’m not a morning person, but I don’t dread the day anymore. I’m the productive night owl, finally in sync with my own rhythm.

Signed, Anonymous Success Story