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Bed for Sleep Only

No food, no work, no phone in bed. Bed = sleep.

0 min Intermediate

Goal

Rebuild bed-sleep link in your mind.

Steps

  1. 1
    Move out of bed for any other activity.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Feel sleepy approaching bed.

Evidence base

School: CBT-I

Founders: Richard Bootzin (1972)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Bed for Sleep Only" take?
This exercise takes about 0 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Bed for Sleep Only"?
Feel sleepy approaching bed. In the short term: Sleep in minutes.
Is "Bed for Sleep Only" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on CBT-I (Richard Bootzin (1972)). Bootzin.
Is "Bed for Sleep Only" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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