21/04/2026
My gleam
I woke in the night last night and realised how different it feels these days.
There was a time in the past when waking in the night was regular (EVERY night 😬 and often several times😬😬), and it would trigger stress, frustration, and despairing thoughts about whether I’d ever get back to sleep —and how on earth I’d cope with the next day if I didn’t.
That reaction used to make the whole experience feel so much worse.
What I felt pleased to notice was that this simply isn’t how it feels anymore.
These days it’s very rare I wake more than once.
Often, I don’t wake at all.
And when I do wake… I feel calm.
No panic.
No spiralling.
Just comfy in my bed, knowing sleep will return — and that I WILL be able to handle whatever the next day brings,
even if my sleep is interrupted.
And that’s a real gleam. ✨
What’s interesting is, this didn’t come from trying to force sleep.
It’s something that seems to have improved naturally as I’ve worked on myself, helped regulate my nervous system, focused on the good stuff, and done more of the things that help me feel calm and positive.
And honestly, listening regularly to my relaxation recording has done wonders for my sleep too. And if I ever do struggle to get back to sleep after waking in the night, I listen to it then too.
And better sleep has made a positive difference in every area of my life.
It’s also something my clients are often pleased to report — that through our work together, and listening regularly to the relaxation recording, sleep improves naturally.
✨ If you’d like to try it, you can get access to my relaxation audio via my website when you sign up for my occasional email newsletter.
Have you had a gleam recently? I’d love to know 😊
