Sleep & Insomnia Blog

Sleep better.
Starting with understanding why you can't.

Evidence-based guides on insomnia, CBT-I, and the science of sleep — from the team behind Lunara.

Sleep Tips5 min read

How to Fall Asleep Faster When Your Mind Won't Switch Off

Being tired and being able to fall asleep are two different things. Here's why trying harder backfires — and what actually shortens the time it takes to drift off.

Read article →
Anxiety & Sleep5 min read

Can't Sleep Because of Anxiety? What to Do Tonight

It's late, you're exhausted, and your mind picks now to replay every worry you own. Here's what actually helps when anxiety won't let you sleep — tonight and beyond.

Read article →
CBT-I Techniques5 min read

Sleep Hygiene: What Actually Works (and What Doesn't)

Everyone has heard 'avoid screens before bed.' But sleep hygiene is more nuanced than that — some rules matter a lot more than others. Here's what the evidence actually supports.

Read article →
CBT-I Explained6 min read

CBT-I vs Sleeping Pills: Which Is Better for Insomnia?

Sleeping pills are still the most commonly prescribed treatment for insomnia — but the evidence says something different. Here's the honest comparison between medication and CBT-I.

Read article →
CBT-I Explained4 min read

How Long Does CBT-I Take to Work?

CBT-I usually produces noticeable improvement within 4–6 weeks, with results compounding for months afterward. Here's a realistic week-by-week guide to what to expect.

Read article →
CBT-I Techniques5 min read

Sleep Restriction Therapy: The Counterintuitive CBT-I Technique That Works

Spending more time in bed when you can't sleep makes insomnia worse — not better. Sleep restriction therapy fixes this by temporarily compressing your sleep window, and the results are fast.

Read article →
Sleep Problems5 min read

Why Do I Keep Waking Up at 3am?

You fall asleep fine but wake at 3am and can't get back. Here's what's actually happening in your brain — and what the CBT-I evidence says about fixing it.

Read article →
CBT-I Explained6 min read

What Is CBT-I? The Gold-Standard Treatment for Insomnia

CBT-I is the treatment sleep doctors recommend above everything else for chronic insomnia — above sleeping pills. Here's what it actually involves and why the results last.

Read article →