Transmission 083: Shhhh

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It’s Thursday. Time for a reader question.
(If you have a question or comment for NeilA, reply to this email)

Dear NeilA,
Why does my brain only come alive at night when I’m trying to sleep?

Ah yes.
The classic bedtime brainstorm.

Your body says, “Sleep.”
But your brain says,
“Let’s revisit every awkward conversation from the last 15 years.”

It’s not just you.

A few things might be making it worse:

Bright screens before bed
Phones. Tablets. TVs.
They trick your brain into thinking it’s still daytime.
Try leaving your phone in the kitchen. Seriously.
Your brain will forgive you by morning.

No mental off-ramp
If you go straight from chaos to pillow,
your thoughts don’t get a chance to cool down.
Create a mini routine.
Stretch. Meditate. Read (something on paper).
Let the engines wind down.

You haven’t had quiet all day
Sometimes your brain saves the good thinking
for when no one is interrupting.
Unfortunately, that’s 11:47 PM.

Also: you might be a genius
But you still need sleep.
If you must, keep a notepad by the bed.
Write the idea down.
Tell your brain, “Thanks, we’ll deal with it tomorrow.”
Then roll over and pretend you’re from the Kcor Nebula.

I hope that helps. Good night. Sleep tight!

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Board games.

A full evening
in a cardboard box.

Strategy. Laughter. Betrayal.
Yelling. Lying. Trivia.
Something about sheep and wheat.

You find out how your friends think.
You find out who flips the board when they lose.
You find out who’s secretly very good at spelling.

Board games make stories.
And memories.
And enemies.
In a good way.

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Float well, Earthling.
NeilA

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