How a New Sleep Routine Helped Me Make Peace with My Mind
Today’s story is a follow-up to a breakthrough I shared yesterday—one that might just help me (and maybe you) sleep like a baby.
I recently came across an idea from Bryan Johnson, one of the best sleepers in the world, who managed to maintain a perfect 100% sleep score for eight straight months. His secret? A routine that includes giving his inner voices time to speak—after they’ve all had a full night’s rest.
That stopped me in my tracks.
I don’t know about you, but I’m realizing I have a chorus of voices inside my head—and sometimes, they don’t get along. Instead of pushing them away, I’m starting to name them. Not with judgment, but with curiosity. Because if I don’t give them a voice during the day, they’ll start shouting at night—disrupting the healing work of sleep that my mind, body, and spirit desperately need.
Yesterday, I promised every voice that showed up I’d give them a chance to speak in the morning. Today, I’m keeping that promise.
One voice in particular stood out: Overwhelmed Michael. He’s the one that’s been working overtime lately, and frankly, he needed to be heard. That’s why I brought in Therapy Michael—a calmer, more grounded voice—to sit beside him and help process the chaos. I’m learning that not listening to Overwhelmed Michael during the day means he ends up nagging me during the night. And when he dominates my dreams, the other voices suffer. So does my peace, my productivity, and my relationships.
But here’s the good news: I believe all these inner voices are starting to see the benefit of working together. If they trust that I’ll listen with kindness and take action, they’ll rest. And when they rest, I rest.
So I’ve launched a new personal challenge:
My 30-Day Sleep Experiment
Dedicate 10 minutes before bed to acknowledge every voice that wants to speak.
Promise each voice it will be heard at the beginning of the next day, following prayer and meditation.
Take thoughtful action based on what each voice truly needs.
Journal their concerns and document the steps I’m taking to honor them.
Share progress and insights with others who are also seeking deeper rest and self-understanding.
Even though I’m learning that there are many voices in my head, I believe they’re starting to see the benefits of cooperation. This experiment is helping us set new routines that honor each voice—and ultimately, bring peace to the whole choir.
Last night’s sleep score was 83, with a restfulness score of 95%. That tells me the voices are willing to sleep soundly if they know I’m committed to listening in the light of day.
If you're curious about trying your own sleep experiment—or just want to be more kind to the voices within—feel free to follow along. We’re just getting started.
Have a great day.
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