Sleep Words Cognitive shuffle

Sleep Words is an App on PlayStore to help you with Cognitive Shuffling.

Cognitive shuffling is a sleep technique involving focusing on random, emotionally neutral words to distract from racing thoughts and encourage sleep. It involves picking a random word, visualizing words starting with each letter, and then moving on to the next letter until you fall asleep. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

What it is: Cognitive shuffling is a mental exercise where you think of random words, often starting with a chosen letter, to distract your mind and help it transition into sleep. It's not about deep focus, but rather a gentle, engaging distraction. 

How it works:

1. Choose a word: Pick a random word, like "pillow" or "coffee".
2. Letter by letter: Start with the first letter of the word and think of as many words as you can that begin with that letter, visualizing each one.
3. Move on: When you run out of words for one letter, move on to the next letter of the chosen word and repeat the process.
4. Keep going: Continue this process until you fall asleep.

Why it works:

• Distraction:

  It takes your mind off worries or anxieties that might be preventing you from falling asleep. 

Non-linear thinking:

It encourages the type of random, non-linear thought patterns that naturally occur before sleep. 

Visualisation:

Visualizing the words helps engage your mind without being too stimulating. 

Don't overthink it: The goal is to be mildly engaged, not to over-analyze or create stories around the words. 

Be patient: It may take some practice to find the right rhythm and level of engagement.