Alphabet Game: Doctor's Sleep Hack

0:00On March 26th, this weekend, clocks across the nation spring forward, stealing an hour of sleep for most of us. That shift often leaves people groggy, especially if you wake up too early and struggle to drift off again. But Dr. Amir Khan from ITV has a simple fix that's helped many. He suggests playing the alphabet game in your head, start with A and think of names or things that begin with it, then move to B, C and so on. According to him, most folks conk out before reaching E or F. Seners and commenters rave about it. One family calls it their bedtime ritual, using categories like animals to wind down together. Others tweak it for musicals, or whatever keeps the mind wandering harmously. The trick taps into cognitive shuffling, which quits a busy brain by jumping between random thoughts. It mimics that fuzzy state right before sleep, easing overthinking and relaxing your body. Give it a shot this weekend for that extra rest, but if sleep troubles stick around, chat with your doctor to rule out bigger issues.