Trouble sleeping Quote by Jojo Moyes
““I had been having trouble sleeping, and had found that actually getting up was marginally preferable to lying in my bed batting away the swirling mess of my thoughts.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Me Before You, Jojo Moyes, 2012
The narrator prefers getting up to lying in bed, as sleep is plagued by chaotic thoughts.
In simple terms: I choose to get up because my mind is noisy in bed.
Take action when mental restlessness hinders sleep.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- nighttime routine
- therapy
- journaling
- exercise
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts keep you awake?
- How can you calm your mind before sleep?
Getting up may not solve underlying issues.