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The Rest Journal
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Featured · Sleep habits
Why your mind races at bedtime—and what actually helps
Nighttime racing thoughts often reflect cognitive arousal: the brain stays in problem-solving or threat-monitoring mode after the day goes quiet. Learn practical ways to reduce the loop.
Reviewed 2026-08-18 · 7 min read
Sleep signals
What HRV can—and can’t—tell you about sleep
Heart rate variability can add context to recovery and stress, but one number is not a diagnosis or a grade. Learn how to read trends without letting the tracker run your morning.
Reviewed 2026-08-18 · 8 min read
Night waking
Waking up at 3 a.m.: a practical guide to the second half of the night
Brief waking is normal. The problem often begins when a normal wake-up turns into clock-checking, threat monitoring, and an hour-long argument with sleep.
Reviewed 2026-08-18 · 6 min read
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