If you’ve ever tried to get help for your sleep problems—whether from doctors, therapists, or online sources—you might have felt like no one truly understands what you’re going through.

You’re not alone in that feeling.

I know, because I’ve been there myself.

The approach I now share didn’t come from just reading studies or theories—it came from my own struggle with insomnia.

I spent years trying everything, feeling exhausted, and searching for something that actually worked.

After nothing helped, I realized I had to find my own way out.

Here’s my story of how I fell into insomnia—and how I finally got my life back.

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

As you improve your sleep, know that setbacks are completely normal.

In fact, they are part of the process.

Almost everyone who has overcome insomnia has had some ups and downs along the way.

It feels amazing to start sleeping better after struggling for so long.

You may feel relief, hope, and even excitement as you trust your sleep more and think about it less.

But it’s rare for someone to fully move past insomnia without hitting a few bumps in the road.

Setbacks don’t mean you’re back to square one—they are just part of the journey.

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

Back then, during my 5 brutal years of insomnia, I used to wonder:

“What do the steps out of insomnia look like?”

“How long does the recovery take?”

Here’s the breakdown:

Phase 1: Lost & Suffering

Phase 2: Finding Hope

Phase 3: Making Key Behavior Changes

Phase 4: Experiencing Some Anxiety Reduction

Phase 5: Feeling Non-Attachment

Phase 6: Consistently Sleeping Better

Phase 7: Building Further Confidence—and Working Through Setbacks

Phase 8: Life Beyond Insomnia

Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

One thing that can make working through insomnia easier, faster, and maybe even a little more pleasant is finding the right kind of support.

Why Get Support?

You can try to handle insomnia on your own, but having someone by your side can make the process much smoother and less lonely.

When you have someone to cheer you on or help you figure out your next steps, it can feel like a big weight is lifted.

Support can give you hope and remind you to keep going, even on tough days.

Knowing you’re not alone in your journey makes it easier to stay determined and resilient

However, not all support is helpful.

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

Today, I want to share several mindsets that are important to hold while on your journey to overcome insomnia.

1. You Are NOT an “Insomniac”

2. Rough Nights Can Be an Opportunity

3. Bring Out Your Inner Rebel

4. Sleep Problems Are Not to Blame for Everything

5. Find Moments of Gratitude

6. Be Patient

7. Stick to the Plan, Even Through Ups and Downs

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

Sometimes, we treat ourselves worse than we would ever treat another person.

Our inner voice can be highly critical or even cruel, especially when we’re going through emotional pain or enduring another long, sleepless night.

But blaming or judging ourselves during tough times isn’t helpful.

Self-criticism, although very common, is linked to a wide range of mental health issues.

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

When we struggle with insomnia, it’s easy to focus solely on goals like “sleeping better” or “waking up refreshed.”

While having sleep-related goals is understandable, tying your sense of fulfillment entirely to whether or not you achieve them can backfire.

Goals, after all, are checkpoints.

They can be missed, delayed, or sometimes reached without bringing the lasting happiness you imagined.

Once you accomplish a goal, you may quickly return to your baseline level of satisfaction, a phenomenon known as hedonic adaptation.

This keeps you on a treadmill, always seeking the next thing to make you happy.

Values, on the other hand, offer a different path.

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind

Working through insomnia often means examining everyday choices.

For many, this includes decisions about caffeine and alcohol—two everyday pleasures that may feel off-limits when you’re struggling with sleep.

Conventional wisdom often suggests cutting these out entirely, which can make life feel even more restricted and less enjoyable.

While total abstinence can sometimes help, it’s not always necessary.

Moderation and mindful consumption might allow you to preserve some normalcy and joy in your daily routines while you work to overcome insomnia.

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Join the End Insomnia Program today if you are committed to ending your insomnia for good and get:

• Expert Guidance from End Insomnia Coaches Every Week (in a Group Call setting)
• The End Insomnia Video Course: 6.5 hours of premium, on-demand footage
• The End Insomnia Community: Join a group of like-minded folks on the same journey as you, so you’re never alone on your path to effortlessly restful sleep
• Six Guided Audio Meditations: Uses methods proven by Georgetown University scientists to reduce insomnia-driving stress hormones
• Four Implementation Tools: Helps you customize the End Insomnia System so it works as efficiently as possible (while keeping you on track): The Customized Nighttime Plan Workbook, The Customized Resilience Tool Kit, The Daily Implementation Tracker, The Once-a-Week Progress Check-In Worksheet
• Three Audio Tracks for Tough Moments: Guides you through rough mornings, anxious wind-downs, and sleepless nights with gentle reminders that can calm your body and mind