The phrase ‘let’s sleep on it’ is one that I have been aware of for many years, and to me it simply meant ‘Here’s some time for you to think before you make a decision’. In recent years I have found it to be very useful in a literal sense.
Quite often I go over something that I am puzzling over or trying to work out, before I go to bed. I give it my full attention for ten minutes or so and then I do something else, like get ready for bed, watch t.v. or read. I trust that my subconscious mind will be working on the problem whilst I am asleep. This means that I have had mornings where I have woken up and the problem is solved, or it feels clearer, or I feel more prepared for what is ahead.
I am a great believer in the idea that I know deep down what I want, even though on the surface it sometimes feels like I am struggling to make a decision. In fact I am struggling with quite an important decision at the moment, and rather than panicking and get myself into a complete tizz, I trust that I will come to a decision and it will be the right one.
Try this for yourself:
- Go over in your mind something that you have been thinking/worrying about
- Ensure that you set aside ten minutes of uninterrupted time so that you can think clearly
- Feel inside that you trust that the issue will become clearer by the morning
- Go about your business before going to sleep so you are no longer thinking about it
- Go to sleep trusting that you don’t have to worry; in time it will be resolved naturally and you will know what to do
This is one thing I do to help me make decisions or prepare for a big day ahead. What do you do? Please leave me a comment on any of the tips and share your experiences!