Out thoughts control our perception of the world around us.

Sometimes it's hard to control our thoughts.

And research shows it's even worse if we’re not sleeping.

“Functional neuroimaging was used to reveal for the first time that deficits in memory control after sleep deprivation are related to difficulties in engaging brain regions that support the inhibition of memory retrieval, and that the overnight rejuvenation of these brain regions is associated with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.”

Improving sleep hygiene may improve mental health.

One of my favorite tips, wake up at the same time of day and try to see some daylight.

https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/new-study-reveals-that-sleep-prevents-unwanted-memories-from-intruding