Nine Nighttime Traits That Fuel Sleepless Thinking, According to a Psychologist

A Parade piece cites psychologist Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa identifying nine traits linked to nightly overthinking—being highly reflective, imposing high standards on oneself, disliking uncertainty, feeling responsible for others or tasks, being sensitive to stress, pushing emotions aside during the day, trying to think through every problem, having trouble switching off, and perfectionist tendencies. The article also offers practical tips to quiet the mind and improve sleep, such as journaling worries before bed, doing body-focused relaxation, and letting thoughts pass instead of wrestling with them.