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Listening to a slightly boring audiobook has been the most consistently effective method I've found. Also, I had to give up caffeine.
Ahh man, giving up caffeine is going to be brutal
It's easier if you cut back first so your body gets used to having less of it. I started by only having any before 12pm, then 10am, then I cut out energy drinks entirely, then I'd do part decaf coffee until I finally went full decaf. I definitely noticed some headaches and felt kind of shit occasionally but I don't remember it being too terrible.
Never tried decaf but I’ll give it a go. Love me some black coffee.
but gaining sleep is quite worth it.
also consider a hot bath/spa.
its all about relaxing your thoughts and your muscles. stop trying to figure things out and let go.
im surprised i havent seen more mention of deep breathing. if you can relax all your muscles and then drop your breathing down to 8 seconds a breathe, you should drift off to sleep within a few minutes.
I’ve of taking some meditation classes or something. The stress has taken its toll on my health and I don’t know how much more my body can take.
you have to figure out if the stress source is worth it to you. maybe you can change your work situation or expectations. maybe its a combination of 10 things and you can control 3 of them.
I’m a freelance video editor for reality tv. It’s extremely stressful, especially now with the state of the industry. I’ve let my other skills (used to be a programmer and designer in the video game industry) decay far too much and frankly that industry isn’t faring too well either. There’s really no great answer for my occupation. I just really need to learn how to manage the stresses of life for another 10-15 years before I can retire. Just hoping I can make it to that goal.
maybe make a list of 20 places you'd rather work and reach out to them. and set some boundaries with your crazy family members.
I understand where you’re coming from but it’s not that simple. I’m freelance, it’s all gig based.
Reality shows tend to be lower paying than average, and are harder to edit because they are loosely scripted at best. theres lots of other things you could be editing.
For nearly $5K a week? If so, please let me know.
You don't need to give it up completely, but definitely don't have any after 3 pm.
Decaf soda is also good. A little harder to find but it won’t beat up your stomach like caffeinated soda.
I jumped off the soda train long ago. I just drink way too much coffee, it’s going to be tough to give that one up
Maybe go half-caff for awhile?
I’m going to try. I once ditched coffee entirely for tea, but it weaseled it’s way back in with it’s seductive deliciousness.