Cognitive shuffling also helps tell your brain you are ready for sleep. In fact, the process of "shuffling" between different thoughts is similar to the way your brain naturally drifts off to sleep.

In fact, the process of “shuffling” between different thoughts is similar to the way your brain naturally drifts off to sleep. During the transition to sleep, brain activity slows. Your brain ...

Cognitive shuffling aims to distract from or interfere with insomnolent thought. It offers a calm, neutral path for your racing mind, and can reduce the stress associated with not sleeping.