Did you know that Audible has a Bedtime Series of stories? Yeah, who knew?! Right?!
According to Audible's site:
Bedtime stories are narrated by the world’s most celebrated voices and written with no beginning, middle, or end so you don’t stay up to hear what happens next. They're interesting enough to give your mind something to focus on but delivered in a way that encourages sleep.
I stumbled on this by following a link for a book title that may or may not be of interest to most folks: "Quilt Collecting" by Nicole Haritoutunian. If you know me, you can see why I might have followed this rabbit into the hole!
I won't be using my Audible credit to purchase this title. I can continue my habit of listening to a boring podcast, with my phone tucked under my pillow, when I have trouble falling asleep. I'd offer the titles of a few of those boring podcasts, but I'd rather not insult the hosts and producers who I know work hard to deliver their information. However, I do believe in the concept that if your mind can be focused on something other than whatever you are stewing about, sleep comes a lot faster!
So, if counting sheep doesn't work for you, or if trying to recall the names of towns, countries or landmarks that begin with a specific letter of the alphabet isn't productive(or maybe in this case, nonproductive), and you don't care for boring podcasts, maybe you can check out one of Audible's Bedtime Stories the next time you are wakeful.
Do you have a 'go to' when you are sleepless in wherever you live?
Pain wakes me up and then I watch TV until I fall asleep...project Runway or one of those tattoo shows:)
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I have never watched a ratio show!!
DeleteThat was supposed to be ‘tattoo’ - Dreaming
DeleteI take melatonin when I can't sleep.
ReplyDeleteI will sometimes take Melatonon, but I don’t like how I feel in the morning
DeleteI listen to stories, but I wasn't aware of the bedtime stories on Audible. I'll have to try to find them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting information! I seem blessed with the ability to fall asleep quickly (DH says in less than 5 minutes!) so will keep the bedtime stories in reserve.
ReplyDeleteHugs!
The Mister can fall asleep in minutes too. I am so jealous of that skill
DeleteOn the rare night when I absolutely cannot get to sleep, I listen to nature sounds on the Medito app
ReplyDeleteI have also used some sound machine apps, and usually listen to rain storms when I do.
DeleteThe rain/thunderstorms are my favorite to listen to
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