The book “Learn to sleep” (2024)
“Learning to sleep. Practical guide against insomnia” is a manual written by Fabio Leonardi, psychologist and psychotherapist, university professor and scientific director of the Institute of innovative short therapies.
The book proposes itself as a practical and non -pharmacological solution to face sleep disorders, identifying and describing the natural physiology of sleep, the most common traps and expectations of man in this regard and detail, the ten most common attempted bankruptcy solutions, which instead of solving the sleep problem, maintain it and worsen it, offering three fundamental rules to restore a natural and restaurateur sleep.
Leonardi underlines the importance of sleep as a vital function, describes the normal oscillation of one day and the other and change during the life span, comparable to drinking and eating, and recognizes that, although most people learn to sleep in the early years of life, this mechanism can jam, making an intervention necessary to restore it. His technique, described as revolutionary and effective, aims to unlock the psychological obstacles that prevent sleep, compared to a wave outside our control, to which we must know how to abandon ourselves to fall asleep.
Another noteworthy aspect is Leonardi’s attention to the interconnection between sleep and mental health. The author explores how sleep affects our emotions and our behavior, underlining the importance of a quality sleep for the management of stress and anxiety. This integrated perspective is particularly relevant in an era in which mental health is at the center of the public debate.
Inside the book there is an overview of the biological and psychological mechanisms that regulate sleep. Leonardi, with a clear and engaging style, explains how sleep is not only a moment of rest, but a vital process for our physical and mental well -being. Through scientific data and recent research, the author outlines the negative consequences of sleep deprivation, which range from problems of concentration and memory to mood disorders and more serious pathologies.
In addition, the author faces the various sleep disorders, such as insomnia and night apnea, providing a thorough understanding of their causes and possible solutions. His ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and direct way makes the book accessible to a large audience, from professionals in the sector to common readers.
The 10 attempted bankruptcy solutions
- I have to find the location!
- I don’t have to think about anything!
- I have to engage the mind in a boring task!
- I have to read to get tired!
- I have to let me sleep by watching television or mobile phone!
- I have to understand why I don’t sleep!
- I don’t have to go to bed until I’m sleepy!
- I have to get up to do something useful, since I don’t sleep at the bed!
As the reader can well notice, these behaviors and attitudes are well removed from leaving the natural physiology of sleep to do his job, and the author explains for each list also why.
The three practical rules proposed in the book
But beyond the main and most common attempted bankruptcy solutions that people apply in the face of sleep problems, the author offers three essential rules from which to start:
- Do not get up during the eight hours dedicated to sleep, as to raise your body and mind active, further removing sleep.
- Avoid checking the time at night; It is preferable to wait for the sound of the alarm clock to get up, even if you are already wake up, so as not to increase the anxiety linked to the passing time.
- Even if you have slept little, at the sound of the alarm you have to raise immediately and remain awake for the subsequent sixteen hours, avoiding daytime sleeping harsh spaces that could compromise the sleep-wake cycle.
These indications would allow the physiological tendency of the body to spontaneously enter a state of sleep for about a third of the day or in any case to restore an internal balance of this function so precious for the body.
In conclusion, “learning to sleep” by Fabio Leonardi is a book that not only informs, but inspires readers and insiders with his combination of theory and practicality.
This work of the author proves to be a precious tool for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life during the day, not forcing sleep but committing themselves to rest at night!
